Teams that almost collapsed but didn’t

[7DnBrnc53]

The 1991 Saints started 9-1 before losing four straight games (@SD, ATL, @SF, @DAL). Then, in Week 16, they faced the Raiders at home (on MNF) in a key game for both teams. They righted the ship against the Raiders and Cardinals to wrap up the division before losing to Atlanta in the WC game.

[JohnTurney]

1985 Rams were 7-0 and ended 11-5,
but did rebound and managed to win division


1988 not as pronounced---began 7-2 then lost 4 straight
to go 7-6, then closed out with three wins

1989 5-0 start, fell to 5-4 then went on win streak--
Flipper's huge day saved the Saints game, Dallas
almost beat the,...

Rams streaky under Robinson in more than one year