ClutchPoints Oct 1, 2023
Is Saints QB Derek Carr playing in Week 4 vs. Buccaneers?
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr suffered what initially looked like a devastating right shoulder injury in Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers. It was soon revealed that the injury wasn’t season-ending, and then as the week went along it looked like Carr could potentially play in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […] The post Is Saints QB Derek Carr playing in Week 4 vs. Buccaneers? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 27, 2023
Derek Carr shares Jameis Winston truth bomb will ease Saints fans’ concerns
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr scared Saints fans when he departed from the Saints-Packers game during the third quarter with an injury. Following the game, the team announced that Carr has a sprained AC Joint and is week-to-week. If Carr is unable to play, Jameis Winston will take over the starting job. Winston came […] The post Derek Carr shares Jameis Winston truth bomb will ease Saints fans’ concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 27, 2023
Saints QB Derek Carr gets concerning update after ‘scary-looking’ injury in Week 3
The latest Derek Carr injury update makes it sound like the New Orleans Saints will be without their starting quarterback in Week 4 when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That means backup signal-caller Jameis Winston could get the start against the team that drafted him No. 1 overall nine years ago. “We’re watching […] The post Saints QB Derek Carr gets concerning update after ‘scary-looking’ injury in Week 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Acme Packing Company Sep 24, 2023
The Repack: Packers make up a 17-point deficit against the Saints
Photo by Stacy Revere/ Green Bay outside linebacker Rashan Gary and his three sacks on the day helped spark the Packers’ fourth-quarter comeback. Acme Packing Company’s Evan “Tex” Western and Justis Mosqueda take you through the highs and lows of the Green Bay Packers’ 18-17 win against the New Orleans Saints in the Packers’ home opener. The Packers were shorthanded, with about half of their cap space unavailable to play in this game, but some of those players were likely held out with next week’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions...
ClutchPoints Sep 24, 2023
Dennis Allen calls out Derek Carr’s Saints protection after injury that sends him to hospital
Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints made a major investment in QB Derek Carr this offseason. To the tune of $150 million. Protecting that asset probably should be more of a priority after Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. “I think it needs to be better. It’s something we need to figure out,” […] The post Dennis Allen calls out Derek Carr’s Saints protection after injury that sends him to hospital appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Acme Packing Company Sep 23, 2023
5 Questions with the Enemy: A preview of the New Orleans Saints
Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Packers fans have probably never heard of Tony Jones, but he will likely lead the Saints’ backfield on Sunday. Luke Hubbard of Canal Street Chronicles, Acme Packing Company’s sister site covering the New Orleans Saints, was gracious enough to spend some time with us this week to answer a few questions about the team he roots for. Coming into this game, the story of the 2-0 Saints is their strong defense, but there are some worries about how suspensions and injuries might impact the team overall. If you want an even deeper...
Acme Packing Company Sep 22, 2023
Intercepted: Breaking down Packers-Saints with PFF’s Seth Galina
Photo by Todd Kirkland/ The Saints have worse backs than the Packers this week! Pro Football Focus’ Seth Galina, a New Orleans Saints fan, stopped by Acme Packing Company this week to preview the upcoming Packers-Saints matchup on Sunday. Galina spoke on the quality of the Saints’ defense, the injury questions the team has coming into the game and the new, flashy receiver that New Orleans has developed. The biggest question the Saints have in this game is their run game, which will be out Alvin Kamara (suspension) and Jamaal Williams (hamstring). That leaves Kendre...
ClutchPoints Sep 21, 2023
Kendre Miller gets brutally honest about going after Alvin Kamara’s Saints throne
Kendre Miller is the newest New Orleans Saints running back as he was drafted 71st overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Miller played his college football at TCU. During the offseason, Miller dealt with multiple injuries that put a damper on his preseason action, but he’s healthy now, and he’s the backup running back for […] The post Kendre Miller gets brutally honest about going after Alvin Kamara’s Saints throne appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 21, 2023
Saints: 4 bold predictions for Week 3 game vs. Packers
With a New Orleans Saints Week 3 game scheduled against the Green Bay Packers, a lot of eyes will be on Derek Carr. The Saints are coming off an exciting Week 2 victory over the Carolina Panthers, and they are now set to face the Packers in what promises to be another great matchup. Ahead […] The post Saints: 4 bold predictions for Week 3 game vs. Packers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Acme Packing Company Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Cheese Curds: Saints’ defense to provide tough test; Bakhtiari addresses injury
Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via The Packers’ left tackle asserted that his absence last Sunday was entirely due to injury, and that Atlanta’s turf had nothing to do with it. The Green Bay Packers’ offense will get its biggest test of the young 2023 season on Sunday when they face the New Orleans Saints. Over the last several years, the Saints have fielded an excellent defense, and the same remains true to start this year’s regular season. New Orleans is on a remarkable run in terms of points allowed, dating back to the middle of 2022, thanks in large...
ClutchPoints Sep 21, 2023
Saints’ Derek Carr’s text to former coach Josh McDaniels after Raiders’ Week 1 win
Las Vegas Raiders fans have a reputation as a bit of a rough-and-tumble group. Makes for a great home atmosphere, intimidates opponents. It’s attitude with purpose. Apparently, none of that rubbed off on New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr during his nine seasons with the franchise. “I’m gonna be the kind of guy I want […] The post Saints’ Derek Carr’s text to former coach Josh McDaniels after Raiders’ Week 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 18, 2023
Panthers’ Shaq Thompson hit with extremely painful injury update after loss to Saints
NFL Week 2 did not treat the Frank Reich’s Carolina Panthers well. They immediately lost Shaq Thompson in the first quarter of their matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The veteran tackle’s right leg and ankle got hit by Taysom Hill which resulted in him not being able to walk. He was carted off the […] The post Panthers’ Shaq Thompson hit with extremely painful injury update after loss to Saints appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 18, 2023
Miles Sanders drops truth bomb on Bryce Young-led Panthers offense after loss to Saints
The Carolina Panthers seem like they have a long way to go before they can operate efficiently on offense with rookie Bryce Young under center. Their struggles on that end of the field were on full display for the second week in a row, as they lost to the New Orleans Saints at home Monday […] The post Miles Sanders drops truth bomb on Bryce Young-led Panthers offense after loss to Saints appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 18, 2023
Saints WR Chris Olave’s insane, one-handed catch on Monday Night Football sets Twitter ablaze
The New Orleans Saints came into Monday Night Football with a 1-0 record after a narrow one-point win in Week 1. The Saints’ quarterback Derek Carr had designs on showing off his skills in a highly anticipated matchup against rookie sensation Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers. A former Saints first rounder was dealt a […] The post Saints WR Chris Olave’s insane, one-handed catch on Monday Night Football sets Twitter ablaze appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 18, 2023
Panthers vet Shaq Thompson’s chances of return bleak after getting carted off field during Saints game
Carolina Panthers star linebacker Shaq Thompson is in danger of missing the rest of Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints after suffering an apparent lower-body injury. Thompson was carted off the field in the first period with a shin injury and is considered doubtful to return according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL […] The post Panthers vet Shaq Thompson’s chances of return bleak after getting carted off field during Saints game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
