New Orleans Saints

Heading into the final hour, Jeff looks at the first injury report for the week as the Saints take on the Eagles come Sunday with no surprising changes or new faces, before hearing from Greg Auman, covering the NFC South from Fox Sports, to recap how the first 2 weeks of the season has drastically changed the perception of the NFC South, if the Saints will be able to make the playoffs via the division or wild card, and where the new marker is for how many wins are needed to win the NFC South, and we close out the show looking at some of the power rankings that have irked Jeff with more and more eyes finally paying attention to the New Orleans Saints.

Jeff breaks down how the sports journalism world is reeling from the discovery that the 2024 Saints don't seem to be the 2023 Saints or even the 2022 Saints as he looks at power rankings across the board and see how far the team has climbed and from what depths in other people's eyes? 

Jeff and Cullen are joined by Greg Auman, who covers the NFC South for Fox Sports, to discuss how the goalposts have been moved by the NFC South based on how the division has performed 2 weeks into the year, how the Bucs are chasing their 4th straight division title, and if the South's performance so far has moved the finish line for how many wins the divison title may need to net to come away with a playoff spot?

In this hour, Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, steps up to fill in for Steve today as Jeff and Cullen go over how the expectations for the Saints have shot through the roof following an incredible performance in Dallas propelling them to stardom as the nation finally realizes how good this team is, Jeff and Cullen hear from DA on how to manage that success that comes with their 2-0 start, and we hear from Dennis Allen on his post-game locker room moment where he quoted Kendrick Lamar, the quick turnaround of perception regarding the team as fans excitement in the DA era has never been higher so what are you predictions on how the Saints might finish following their 2-0 start?

Jeff and Cullen hear from a caller about Kamara's contract issues heading into what might be a historic year for him and the Saints, who we think this current Saints team resembles in recent memory, and how the team is dealing with their newfound fame and abundance of success.

Jeff and Cullen look at how the excitement for the Saints' incredible start has never had hopes higher during the DA era, and are the Saints the best team in the NFL right now?

Mike Hoss hosted the Saints Hour with Saints GM Mickey Loomis, former NFL defensive end Chris Long, and Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger. Loomis shared his thoughts on new OC Klint Kubiak's offense, Saints QB Derek Carr's early success, and rookie LT Taliese Fuaga's strong start. Long evaluated Kubiak's offense, explaining how impressive it has looked in the first two weeks. Long also discussed his observations from the Eagles' loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football. Baldinger told stories from his football career and explained how he got into NFL film study. Baldinger also praised the Saints' offensive line, highlighting Fuaga. 

Mike Hoss interviewed Saints GM Mickey Loomis about New Orleans' hot 2-0 start to the 2024 season. Loomis explained that, despite the Saints' dominant opening to their 2024 campaign, there are still 15 weeks left of the regular season. Loomis shared his thoughts on new OC Klint Kubiak's offense, Saints QB Derek Carr's early success, and rookie LT Taliese Fuaga's strong start.

Steve and Charlie listened to locker room audio from Saints CB Alontae Taylor. Taylor explained how the Saints' offense has taken pressure off their unit. 

Reuben Frank, an Eagles reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia, joined Steve and Charlie to preview the Saints-Eagles week three matchup. Frank explained the weaknesses on Philadelphia's roster. He reviewed the Eagles' continued free-fall under head coach Nick Sirianni. Frank also evaluated Philadelphia's WR room, new C Cam Jurgens, LB Zack Baun, the Eagles' young DB room, and QB Jalen Hurts' rushing ability.