US EditionSaints’ Untimely Sloppiness Undermines Kellen Moore’s Otherwise Competitive Coaching Debut
The Saints' 13 penalties, including a costly holding call and a dropped touchdown, led to a narrow 20-13 loss, their highest penalty count since 2017, coach Kellen Moore said.
- On September 7, 2025, the New Orleans Saints were defeated 20-13 by the Arizona Cardinals in a home game.
- The Saints committed 13 penalties, their highest since 2017, which along with critical errors led to their defeat despite outgaining Arizona.
- New Orleans outgained Arizona 315-276 yards and had more first downs , but a dropped potential tying touchdown catch in the final seconds sealed their fate.
- Coach Kellen Moore emphasized that the key takeaway for the team is to avoid self-inflicted errors, while safety Justin Reid highlighted the importance of minimizing penalties to give themselves a better chance to win.
- Moore made his head coaching debut after being hired to improve a 5-12 Saints squad, and the loss underscores the need for cleaner execution to capitalize on competitiveness.
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