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New Orleans failed to score in three red-zone trips and converted just 5 of 16 third downs, dropping to 2-9 after losing to Atlanta 24-10.
- On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints lost a rivalry game to the Atlanta Falcons, 24-10, in New Orleans, and Cameron Jordan recorded a sack to reach 126 career sacks, ranking 19th all-time.
- Saints struggled in the red zone, failing to score on three possessions inside the 20-yard-line while converting 5-of-16 on third downs and missing multiple field goals by Blake Grupe, Saints kicker, on Sunday.
- A tipped interception by Justin Reed resulted in a pick-six, while Tyler Shough fumbled on a handoff to Alvin Kamara, giving Atlanta good field position.
- Defensively, the Saints defense logged three sacks, six tackles for loss and an interception, while Tyler Shough finished 30-of-43 for 243 yards with a late interception.
- Now 2-9 and last in the NFC South, the New Orleans Saints will hit the road next week to face the Miami Dolphins.
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Kellen Moore Shoulders Responsibility for Saints’ Loss After Making QB Switch Against Falcons
A 24-10 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons was another blow to an already bad season so far for the New Orleans Saints. The QB switch also couldn’t save them. The result matched the tone surrounding the team: flat, frustrated, and increasingly uncertain of the direction Moore has taken the offense. Now, post the loss, head coach Kellen Moore stepped right into the light and accepted fault. “Red zone is on me, we’re not getting it done, s…
Saints lose rivalry game against the Falcons, fall to 2-9
Saints lose rivalry game against the Falcons, fall to 2-9 NEW ORLEANS, La. (WLBT) – The Saints’ struggles in the red zone, third down efficiency, and special team woes were too much to overcome in New Orleans’ loss against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, 24-10. The Saints now fall to 2-9 on the season, last place in the NFC South. The Saints finished just 5-of-16 on third down and 2-of-5 on fourth down attempts. In the red zone, New Orleans could…
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