New York Post

Opposite day

- By MARK CANNIZZARO

ThThe JJaguars were 33-1 andd a SSuper BBowll ffavorite,it now theyth are 3-3. The Texans were 0-3 and the sky was falling, and they’ve won their last three. The tide is always turning, so here’s The Post’s High Five ebbs and flows for Week 7:

OFFENSE VS. DEFENSE TO WATCH

Sunday’s game between the Ravens and Saints will be a classic study in whether a great offense beats a great defense or vice-versa.

The Ravens lead the NFL in fewest yards allowed (270.8 per game), fewest points allowed (12.8 per game) and sacks (26) — including 11 last week against the Titans.

The Saints, meanwhile, are ranked No. 1 in the league in offense (36 points per game) and are led by quarterbac­k Drew Brees, who recently set the record for career passing yards, and has 11 touchdowns and no intercepti­ons this season.

In his 18-year career, Brees has beaten every team in the league (at least twice) except the Ravens (0-4).

Four different Ravens defensive coordinato­rs ( Mike Nolan, Rex Ryan, Greg Mattison and Dean Pees) have limited Brees to a total of nine TD passes and forced eight INTs. The Ravens returned three of those picks for touchdowns.

If the Saints win at Baltimore, Brees would join

Brett Favre and Peyton Manning as the only quarterbac­ks to defeat all 32 NFL teams.

Last week, when Brees was asked if he was aware Baltimore was the only team he hadn’t beaten, he said, “Yes, I am aware. Thanks for reminding me.’’

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