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TheNew Orleans Saintshave now dropped six straight games and are not a competitive team. While the team didn’t get embarrassed as badly as the prior two weeks, theLos Angeles Chargersfollowed the trend of adjusting while the Saints stayed stagnant. New Orleans didn’t have much going for them in the rough loss and now the team will travel to Carolina to take on the 1-7 Panthers.
Up: Jake Haener
Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler continued to struggle in the loss to the Chargers. In back-to-back weeks, the Saints offense couldn’t score a touchdown with Rattler at quarterback. On Thursday Night Football against theDenver Broncos, second-year quarterback Jake Haener stepped in, looked poised, and led the offense to their first touchdown of the day. While the argument can be made that by that point of the game the Broncos weren’t playing at 100%, Haener was decisive and executed the offense perfectly. Despite not scoring a touchdown, Haener executed the offense better again on Sunday and the results show it. Rattler went 12/24 for 156 yards before being benched at the start of the fourth quarter for Haener. The former Fresno State quarterback would then go 9/17 for 122 yards with most of his incompletions being throwaways and drops. Haener’s four drives ended at mid-field or better with two resulting in field goal attempts and the final ending at the Chargers’ three-yard line.
It’s clear Rattler isn’t ready and still needs time to develop. If Derek Carr is a no-go against the Panthers next Sunday, Haener should get the start.
Down: Everything… again
The Saints have been too competent with losing in recent seasons. Like other weeks, the game’s bright spots for New Orleans have been niche and not much stands out. The offense and defense look bad, and coaching has been downright terrible. Even when certain things are starting to look up, something goes wrong.
The young players for the Saints heavily struggled. Second-year running back Kendre Miller was the only exception, but he would leave the game early and not return with a hamstring injury, something he has struggled with since being a rookie. First-year players for the Saints were called upon against Los Angeles but didn’t rise to the occasion. Spencer Rattler would be benched after the offense had to punt eight times with him at quarterback and
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"While it's tough to see the Saints facing challenges lately, every team goes through ups and downs! There's always a possibility for a turnaround, and with the right focus and determination, they can bounce back stronger than ever! Let’s keep the faith and support them through this journey! 🏈💛 Who dat! 🙌"
"At this point, the Saints might want to consider hiring a magician instead of a new quarterback. At least then, we'd have a chance of seeing some real magic—like turning that losing streak into a winning one! 🪄✨"
Thank you for sharing such a detailed analysis of the Saints' recent struggles. It's clear that the team is facing some significant challenges, but your insights on the potential for rookie quarterback Jake Haener are encouraging. It’s always valuable to identify positives amid tough times, and it seems Haener could be a key player moving forward. Developing young talent is crucial, and I hope we see continued improvement from him, especially if he gets the start against the Panthers. Your observations about the team dynamics are spot on
Wow, it's tough to watch the Saints struggle like this! I was really hoping they’d find some rhythm this season, but it just seems like they're stuck in a rut. At least it's good to see some potential in Jake Haener—maybe he can bring a spark if he gets the start against the Panthers. Fingers crossed for a turnaround soon; the fans deserve some excitement! 🏈✨
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