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Michael Thomas reached behind a goal post to pull out a flip phone in homage to a memorable touchdown celebration of the past. Benjamin Watson used his touchdown catch to let everyone know that he and his wife are expecting — and it's going to be twins.That was cause enough for celebration itself on a feel-good weekend for the NFL. So Rickey Jackson Jersey Stitched , too, was that bettors in Las Vegas and elsewhere finally turned the tables and took the bookies for millions of dollars.They could have just as easily been popping champagne corks at NFL headquarters in New York. A season that began in turmoil has reached its midpoint and the league is riding a new high, with television ratings up and fans filling stadiums to cheer their favorite teams.Suddenly, the NFL is fun once again.It showed Sunday in a shootout in New Orleans that was widely entertaining even without the touchdown props. Then, if any further evidence was needed, it was provided in prime time when Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers squared off in a showdown of quarterback greats.Brady and the New England Patriots won that one, and once again are treating another visit to the Super Bowl as their birthright. Out west, meanwhile, the Rams are trying to win fans again in Los Angeles with a team that could find its way to Atlanta, too.And a new group of exciting young quarterbacks are letting everyone know the future of the sport is in good hands.What could go wrong? Well, plenty, especially if President Trump takes an interest in the league once again.But these are good times for a league that has taken blow after blow the last few years only to emerge with its position of America's favorite sport safely intact."We're the best," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said at last month's owner meetings. "And I know that's ironic since we've had some criticism, too. But I think that's healthy."What is really healthy are offenses around the league, with scoring at record levels and 27 of 32 teams averaging more than 20 points a game. New rule changes designed to protect the quarterback and free up offenses have worked exactly as planned New Orleans Saints Ted Ginn Jersey , despite some grumbling early by players upset they couldn't hit like they did in the past.Healthy indeed. Things are so good that even Roger Goodell couldn't mess it up.Actually, maybe he can. Not many were paying attention, but there were still a few protests during the anthem over the weekend and the issue is one presidential tweet away from blowing up once again.Meanwhile, Colin Kaepernick remains unemployed, something everyone in the league should be ashamed about.For now, though, the attention is on the game itself. And it can be argued that the game has never looked better.There's no confusion anymore about when a catch is really a catch, and even Clay Matthews of the Packers seems to have figured out how and when to safely take down the opposing quarterback.There are dominant teams on both coasts, and a few high scoring games that are reminiscent of the old American Football League. The concussion issue has subsided, though the disturbing fact remains players are still suffering from them — at great risk to their long term health.Even fans of the hapless Cleveland Browns have something to be happy about with a couple of wins and a couple coaches fired. They also have a franchise quarterback in Baker Mayfield and a potential upside that's the envy of better teams.It didn't happen exactly by design. A lot of the NFL's good fortune is due to good luck and an unwillingness of fans to let go of their favorite sport despite its many flaws.There still is no real grand plan to end the protest debate, no long term solution to the fact football played at the highest level can shorten lives. The officiating continues to get in the way — often at just the wrong time — and there's a real chance games aren't played when the current collective bargaining agreement expires and players finally make a stand for guaranteed contracts.For now, though, those are distant threats. The league remains the most popular in the country by far, and the addition of legalized betting around the country will boost it even more just like fantasy football has done in recent years.What once looked like a season lost is now looking like a season to remember._Tim Dahlberg is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at tdahlberg@ap.org or ://timdahlbergTop 10 Most Important New Orleans Saints in 2017: 6-10 With eyes pointing ahead to the 2018 regular season, we’re going to go over the Top 10 Most Important New Orleans Saints for the upcoming season. Without further adieu Womens Ted Ginn 2019 Jersey , here are 6-10:10. K Wil LutzGarrett Hartley came through in the clutch in Super Bowl XLIV, but he was far the model of consistency leading up to that point. The Saints have tried retreads at Kicker ever since Hartley with veterans like John Kasay, Shayne Graham, and Kai Forbath, all taking over for various points since Hartley. I haven’t felt this confidence in a kicker lining up for a field goal since the days of John Carney. While Lutz might have struggled with trajectory issues early in his career, when I see his toe-tap awaiting the snap, I have the utmost confidence that he’ll nail the kick.If Lutz were to get hurt for any extended period of time, it wouldn’t be a shock to see more pressure placed on the offense to score six instead of three. Play-calling could become more aggressive, more risks could be taken, and the offense as a whole could falter.9. WR Cameron MeredithYep. I’m putting a player who hasn’t played a meaningful NFL snap since the 2016 season as one of the Top 10 most important players on the 2018 Saints. The Saints don’t have many options in the passing game right now (spoiler alert: others will show up in this list), but with Willie Snead and Coby Fleener gone, there are plenty of targets left to be picked up. We also can’t expect Ted Ginn Jr. (now 33 years old) to repeat his success of last season or Ben Watson (turning 38 this season) to be a key contributor. That means a lot will likely fall on the shoulders (or rather, the knees) of Cameron Meredith.8. DE Marcus DavenportWe move to another player who didn’t play for the Saints last year, but this time move to a player who has never taken an NFL snap. The Saints paid a high price to trade up in the 1st Round of the 2018 NFL Draft to draft Marcus Davenport as a pass-rusher opposite Cam Jordan. The Saints defensive line’s ability to generate pressure on the edge was a real weakness by the end of the 2017 season, especially after injuries to players like Alex Okafor and Trey Hendrickson. Both Okafor and Hendrickson are returning from their respective injuries Cheap Ted Ginn Youth Jersey , so it’s hard to know what to expect from either moving forward. That means if the Saints want to improve a key spot of weakness from last year’s defense, Marcus Davenport will have to make an early impact in 2018.7. S Marcus WilliamsUnfortunately now known more for the “Minnesota Miracle,” Marcus Williams is one of the most underrated players on the current Saints roster. But he showed great coverage and ball ability in his rookie year and could into one of the top Safeties in the entire NFL. Behind Marcus are less-exciting options like Vonn Bell, Kurt Coleman, Chris Banjo and Kamrin Moore. Losing Marcus would be brutal for the Saints’ chances of success in 2018.6. C Max UngerAnd we round out the bottom half of the Top 10 with one of the least exciting positions on an NFL team: the offensive line. The Saints currently have Ryan Ramczyk, Larry Warford, Unger, Andrus Peat and Terron Armstead slated as the starting offensive line. The addition of Jermon Bushrod combined with Andrus Peat and Ramczyk’s versatility creates a small amount of depth for the unit as a whole. The current depth chart has only 2018 7th Round Pick Will Clapp out of LSU as the only player behind Unger on the offensive line, so the Center position is the one spot where a single injury could be detrimental to the team.***So, check back later for Part 2 of this series, revealing the Top 5 Most Important Saints in 2018. Disagree so far? Who do you think will be in the Top 5, and in what order? Let us know in the comments.