Rally Falls Short, Saints Lose in Season Opener Against Cardinals
- The New Orleans Saints lost their season opener at home to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 7, 2025, by a score of 20-13.
- The loss occurred amid high penalty counts and key injuries, with the Saints committing 13 penalties for 89 yards and suffering a knee injury to tackle Taliese Fuaga in the second half.
- Saints running back Alvin Kamara recorded their lone touchdown with an 18-yard run in the second quarter, marking the Superdome’s 1,000th touchdown, while Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray accounted for three touchdowns, including two through the air and one on the ground.
- Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler threw for 214 yards on 27 completions out of 46 attempts without any passing touchdowns. He led a late-game rally, but the team’s opportunity to tie was dashed when a potential game-tying pass to tight end Juwan Johnson was dropped in the final moments.
- Rookie coach Kellen Moore highlighted discipline issues, stating, 'Ultimately you can't beat yourself,' as the team now shifts focus to their next game at home against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Cardinals defeat Saints 20‑13 in season opener
New Orleans, Louis. (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona Cardinals claimed a 20‑13 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Sunday’s season opener at the Caesars Superdome. Quarterback Kyler Murray, playing despite a recent illness, threw two touchdown passes - one to Marvin Harrison Jr. and a shovel-pass score to James Conner - finishing with 163 passing yards and a 21-of-29 completion rate. Saints quarterback and Phoenix native Spencer Rattler completed 2…
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