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Rod Walker: 4 burning questions as Saints prepare for Monday night game vs. Green Bay Packers

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
2 hrs ago

The Saints (5-9) make the trip to Lambeau Field to play the Green Bay Packers (10-4) on Monday night. Here are this week's four burning questions heading into the game.

The Saints’ sack disparity without Derek Carr is telling. How much of it is on the offensive line?

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
16 hrs ago

The New Orleans Saints entered the 2024 season with no bigger concern than the offensive line.

Derek Carr 'frustrated' by reports his season is over. And the Saints have no plans to shelve him.

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Dec 19, 2024

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is “frustrated” over the reporting about his left hand injury and is still determined to return this season, interim coach Darren Rizzi said Thursday.

Alvin Kamara is week-to-week with a groin injury; Saints say he's unlikely to play Monday.

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Dec 19, 2024

Alvin Kamara's groin injury is 'more significant' than the Saints initially thought, and he's unlikely to play Monday against the Green Bay Packers.

Saints' Chris Olave practices for the first time in six weeks since suffering a concussion

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Dec 19, 2024

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave returned to practice Thursday, participating in the session for the first time since missing more than a month with a concussion.

With Alvin Kamara's status in question, the Saints are signing a former LSU star

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Dec 18, 2024

The Saints are bringing in former LSU star running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire while Alvin Kamara nurses a groin injury.

Can Spencer Rattler do it again at Lambeau? LSU, Tulane bowl talk on Dattitude, Ep. 324

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Dec 18, 2024

Rattler could go a long way to sealing a spot on 2025 roster with a couple more solid performances. Are hearts in it for Tigers at Texas Bowl and Wave in Gasparilla vs. Florida?

What's behind a 're-energized' Cam Jordan? Look at the Saints' coaching changes.

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Dec 18, 2024

Cam Jordan is not faster than Jayden Daniels. And realistically, at age 35, the New Orleans Saints defensive end shouldn’t have much of a chance against Jayden Daniels.

Jeff Duncan: When it comes to great touchdown celebrations, the Saints are NFL leaders

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Dec 18, 2024

If there were a Hall of Fame for touchdown celebrations, the New Orleans Saints would be well represented.

Will the Saints land a top 10 pick? What the last 3 games mean for their draft position.

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Dec 17, 2024

With three games left, the New Orleans Saints hold the 10th pick in the NFL draft after falling to 5-9 following Sunday’s 20-19 loss to the Washington Commanders.

Saints QB Derek Carr's return to the field this season is reportedly in doubt

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Dec 17, 2024

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is "very unlikely" to return this season after undergoing another examination for his fractured left hand, according to a report.

With the regular season winding down, the Saints' quarterback situation is still cloudy

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated Dec 17, 2024

Who will start at quarterback for the Saints against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16? The answer will have to wait until later this week.

Darren Rizzi provides an injury update on running back Alvin Kamara. Here's the latest.

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Dec 16, 2024

Alvin Kamara will receive a second opinion and additional imaging after suffering a groin injury during Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Washington Commanders, interim coach Darren Rizzi said Monday.

Darren Rizzi again waiting to name a starting QB. Will Derek Carr return vs. Packers?

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Dec 16, 2024

New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi is again waiting to name the team's starting quarterback.

Reading through Rizzi's 2-point gamble and Rattler's rise in loss to Commanders on Ep. 323

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Dec 16, 2024

This is much more than one decision for Saints interim coach, but there is reason to be fired up about No. 2 QB’s performance: Fans share thoughts on ‘Mano E Monday’

At 5-9, how are the Saints still alive in the playoff race? Here's the one narrow path left.

By ZACH EWING | Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2024

Even after a heartbreaking 20-19 loss Sunday against the Washington Commanders, the New Orleans Saints don't have the little "e" next to their name in the NFL standings.

Jeff Duncan: After another loss, it's confession time for the Saints: They don't need a tweak, they need an overhaul.

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Updated Dec 16, 2024

The New Orleans Saints lost again Sunday.

The Saints are 2-touchdown underdogs at Green Bay. How long has it been since THAT happened?

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Dec 16, 2024

Hint: There’s a good chance many of you have no recollection of the game, and some current Saints weren’t even born yet

Marshon Lattimore makes his Commanders' debut against Saints team he played for since 2017

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Updated Dec 16, 2024

Marshon Lattimore admits it felt a little weird being in the visitor’s locker room in the Caesars Superdome instead of the more luxurious one he spent so many Sunday afternoons in during his t…

Rod Walker: Jayden Daniels both electrifying and 'annoying' to Saints in return to Louisiana

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Dec 15, 2024

The amount of time it takes you to read this sentence is about the same amount of time Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambled around and avoided slipping down before unleas…

Saints explain what went into decision to go for 2 vs. Commanders. 'I don't regret it.'

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Dec 15, 2024

Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi felt going for the win on the last play of the game rather than playing for overtime was the right call.

Two more Saints starters are injured. Here's what Darren Rizzi said about them after the game.

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Dec 15, 2024

Alvin Kamara left the New Orleans Saints' 20-19 loss to the Washington Commanders in the second half with a groin injury and did not return.

Officiating gaffes with the game clock could have impacted the outcome of Saints-Commanders

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Dec 15, 2024

The officiating crew during the Saints-Chiefs game had multiple issues with the clock Sunday — and they might have shaped the outcome of the game.

Saints coach Darren Rizzi disagrees with a call that led to a Commanders TD. 'It's a shame.'

BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer
Dec 15, 2024

Darren Rizzi said as much as he could in the position as the New Orleans Saints' interim head coach.

Jeff Duncan: What we learned from the Saints' heartbreaking 20-19 loss to the Commanders

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Updated Dec 15, 2024

The Washington Commanders edged the New Orleans Saints 20-19 in a dramatic game on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome.

Saints nearly pull off a stunner, but fall short to Commanders after Spencer Rattler replaces Jake Haener

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Dec 15, 2024

Spencer Rattler found out shortly before halftime of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders that the New Orleans Saints were turning to him at quarterback.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara left the Commanders game with an injury. Here's the latest.

BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer
Dec 15, 2024

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara walked to the locker room after suffering a hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders.

Cedrick Wilson and Alvin Kamara connected on one of the best plays of the Saints' season

BY SPENCER URQUHART | Staff writer
Dec 15, 2024

New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak dialed up one of his best play designs of the 2024 season in Week 15 against Washington Commanders.