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Saints Seek Momentum After Rare Win with Rookie QB

Summary

  • Saints' home games see low demand, with some seats resold for just $16
  • Saints haven't made playoffs since 2020, tied for worst NFC record
  • Rookie QB Tyler Shough leads Saints to first win with rookie coach
Saints Seek Momentum After Rare Win with Rookie QB

As the New Orleans Saints enter their Week 11 bye, the team is looking to build on a rare victory led by rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and first-year head coach Kellen Moore. The Saints, who currently hold the worst record in the NFC at 2-8, have faced a lack of fan demand, with some home game tickets being resold for as little as $16.

The team's struggles have been evident since the release of the NFL's regular-season schedule last May, when the Saints were not selected for any nationally televised night games. Their last playoff appearance was in 2020, and there are no high-stakes home games left this season.

However, the Saints' recent 17-7 victory over the improved Carolina Panthers has provided a glimmer of hope. Shough, the team's second-round draft pick, became the first Saints rookie quarterback to win a game he started since 1981, and the win was the first in team history with a rookie QB and first-year coach.

Despite the team's statistical flaws, including a lack of 20-point games in the past five outings, the Saints are eager to use their bye week to their advantage and position themselves for a more competitive second half of the season. With upcoming matchups against the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Tennessee Titans, the team believes they have an opportunity to build on their recent success.

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Yes, the Saints are hopeful that their recent 17-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers, led by rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, can provide momentum going into the second half of the season. With upcoming games against teams with losing records, the Saints believe they have an opportunity to be more competitive.
The Saints have faced a lack of fan demand, with some home game tickets being resold for as little as $16. This is evident from the team not being selected for any nationally televised night games in the NFL's regular-season schedule.
Kellen Moore, in his first year as the Saints' head coach, is managing a wholesale rebuilding project for the team. Despite the challenges, he is eager to see if the team's recent victory can provide any momentum coming out of the bye week.

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