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The Saints offensive line turned in a 'phenomenal' game in pass protection against New York The New Orleans Saints offensive line kept a talented Giants defensive front at bay Sunday. “Zero sacks against that group is phenomenal,” coach Kellen Moore said.

Thirty two Saints drop backs yesterday, 0 sacks.

"Zero sacks against that group is phenomenal." www.nola.com/sports/saint...

Saints coach Kellen Moore opened up on why he declared DE Chase Young out early last week. Saints pass rusher Chase Young has missed the first five games of the season, but his head coach has his back. "He's doing everything he can."

Kellen Moore had some interesting stuff to say about Chase Young today, and why he chose to rule him out early last week.

“I just wanted to simplify it for him, let him focus on the recovery process. It had nothing to do with a (setback)."

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The Saints rode five straight forced turnovers to their first win of the Kellen Moore era The Saints forced a turnover on five straight drives and scored 23 unanswered points against the Giants on their way to the first win of the Kellen Moore era.

The Saints forced five straight Giants turnovers, and rode that wave to the first win of the Kellen Moore era www.nola.com/sports/saint...

Hi, I've been writing, but you should know that the Giants have turned the ball over on five straight possessions. Three fumbles, one returned 86 yards for a touchdown by Jordan Howden, and back-to-back Kool-Aid McKinstry INTs.

The 1st and 2nd INTs of his career.

Jaxson Dart just dropped the ball without being touched. Saints recover near midfield, and for the first time this season their offense will start a drive with the lead.

*Strums guitar*

"My name is Jonas"

*Slams chords*

"I'm scoopin' up fumbles."

Jaxson Dart just ripped a missile to Theo Johnson for a touchdown, the second time they've connected for a score today. Saints trail the Giants 14-3.

The Saints can't cash in once they get into the red zone — which has been a problem for them this year. New Orleans now below 50 % in the red zone this year.

Blake Grupe's FG is good, but Saints trail the Giants 7-3 with 1:40 remaining in the first quarter.

A Spencer Rattler interception on third down is wiped off the board by a defensive pass interference penalty. Was trying to take a deep shot to Olave and looked like he was hit as he threw. Might've actually helped as Olave had to slow to come back to the ball.

Taysom Hill is checking into the game on offense for the first time ... and it's at QB

Giants go play action on first and goal and nobody on the Saints followed TE Theo Johnson. Easy pitch and catch gives the Giants the early lead.

The Saints will, once again, play from behind.

Saints go three and out on their opening possession, in part because of yet another false start penalty put them in third and long

Practicing was 'deeply cathartic' for Saints TE Foster Moreau. Next test? Play on Sundays. Saints tight end Foster Moreau opened up about his lengthy recovery from an ACL injury he suffered in the final game of the 2024 season.

Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau led the Who Dat chant. Both are playing for the first time today after suffering serious knee injuries last year.

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Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau are back on the active roster and will play Sunday. To make room for them, the Saints placed WR Trey Palmer on IR and waived rookie TE Moliki Matavao

The path is clear for rookie corner Quincy Riley to start after injury to Isaac Yiadom The Saints had already been moving toward replacing Isaac Yiadom with Quincy Riley, but an injury may have hastened that.

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Saints ramping up their running game by going under center, switching up scheme The first New Orleans Saints touchdown last week against the Buffalo Bills was a sign of things to come.

Last week against the Bills, the Saints:

• Went under center at a season-high rate
• Used pre-snap motion at a season-high rate
• Averaged better than 9 ypc with 12 personnel (also likely a season-high rate)

And ... used more outside zone

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Practicing was 'deeply cathartic' for Saints TE Foster Moreau. Next test? Play on Sundays. Saints tight end Foster Moreau opened up about his lengthy recovery from an ACL injury he suffered in the final game of the 2024 season.

The two words #Saints tight end Foster Moreau chose to describe his return to the practice field: "Deeply cathartic."

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Back at Saints practice today: Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau and defensive tackle John Ridgeway (who injured his pec in preseason Week 2)

Not at practice: Chase Young, Trevor Penning, Cesar Ruiz, Dillon Radunz, Juwan Johnson

Johnson and Penning watched from the side in street clothes.

Source confirms the Dolphins are signing WR Cedrick Wilson off the the Saints' practice squad

Wilson spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons with Miami, recording 432 yards and 3 TD on 34 catches

Lessons learned: Spencer Rattler still has more to prove, but he is excelling in one area. Four games into the 2025 season, Saints QB Spencer Rattler has missed some big opportunities as a passer — but he's adding some value elsewhere.

Spencer Rattler is still leaving some meat on the bone as a passer, but it's worth pointing out the impact he's having as a runner. He led all NFL players in rush EPA last week.

That and more in this week's lessons learned: www.nola.com/sports/saint...

A doomed trick play the most egregious example of the Saints failure to seize the moment It wasn't just one moment that doomed the Saints against the Bills Sunday, but the failed trick play said plenty about where the Saints are at this stage.

From @bylukejohnson.bsky.social: Failed trick play the latest missed opportunity for Saints
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Rattler sacked by Joey Bosa on fourth down, and that'll officially clinch this one. Saints will lose 31-19.

It was the Bills turn to make a questionable play call decision. They went for a jet sweep to Shakir on 4th and 2 and the Saints snuffed it out for a loss. New Orleans takes over at midfield.

Big plays, too.

Turns out it looks a lot better when Spencer Rattler is doin' the throwin' and Chris Olave is doin' the catchin' 💡

Spencer Rattler just dead-legged Dorian Williams in the open field to pick up 11. Rattler's been quite good as a runner today

Buffalo just went on a methodical 9 play, 80-yard touchdown drive that Josh Allen finished on his own from 5 yards out. Buffalo just exerted its will on that drive, featuring lots of James Cook.

Saints now trail 21-10.

Cesar Ruiz is heading back to the locker room on a cart.