Saints’ offense stalls out during a punishing clash with the Eagles

By GUERRY SMITH The Associated Press
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) fakes a pass as she scrambles against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Gerald Herbert]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It took three weeks for an NFL defense to figure out how to stop a new Saints offense that had been the league’s most prolific. New Orleans managed just 12 first downs while being outgained 460 yards to 219 in a 15-12 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. After scoring on their first nine series in a 47-10 victory over Carolina and getting touchdowns on their first six possessions in a 41-19 triumph at Dallas, the Saints managed just an opening drive field goal in the first three quarters against the Eagles.

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