The Saints defense had a really big afternoon facing an offense that had won its previous three games and had a top 5 running back in Saquon Barkley. Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Not one. I still think this group will be better served with a new offensive play-caller in 2024, but it’s hard to complain about what we saw today. But the consistency in which Carr continued to find his skill players (without Mike Thomas and Chris Olave being in the lineup) was a big step in the right direction for an offense that has struggled all season long to find its identity. Does 218 yards jump off the page at you? No, not at all. With this all-around performance, have the Black and Gold turned a corner in 2023? Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Carr was incredibleĪfter dealing with major criticism for his performances over the last few weeks, Derek Carr played arguably his best game as a Saint today, completing 23 of his 28 passes for 218 yards and three touchdowns. The Saints defense had seven sacks on the afternoon, including three from Tanoh Kpassagnon, his first three-sack game of his entire career. 500 at 7-7 and remains tied with Tampa Bay for the NFC South lead.

The New Orleans Saints may have had their most complete game of the 2023 season on Sunday, taking down the New York Giants 24-6 inside the Caesars Superdome.

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