Saints Insider

The New Orleans Saints have lost six straight games, a skid that has transformed them from the NFL's darlings after two games to one of the worst teams in the league. Luckily for them, they face the consensus worst team in the league this week, the Carolina Panthers. Even better, they return starting quarterback Derek Carr from injury and show every sign of being able to get back to winning ways. But can they? A cluster of injuries to defensive backs and the Saints' general malaise are legitimate reasons for concern. Our Saints Insider crew breaks the game down from every angle, gives you our keys to victory and ultimately, our predictions for Saints at Panthers. #saints #saintsnation #whodat #panthers #keeppounding #nfl #nflweek9

Saints coach Dennis Allen's job appears to be safe for now, despite a six-game losing streak that makes this year's Saints look like a lost cause. Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker, beat writer Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing — break down the situation, including: • Why Mickey Loomis and the Saints continue to stay the course • What it would take to fire Allen • Our understanding of Allen's contract status • How much Gayle Benson is actually involved

Plus, an NFL trade deadline discussion and an update on Derek Carr's health as the quarterback prepares to return to face the Carolina Panthers. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek9

While Taylor Swift's Eras Tour takes over New Orleans and the Superdome, the Saints hit the road for a crucial game in Los Angeles against the Chargers, in desperate need of snapping their five-game losing streak. The Saints Insider crew breaks it all down, discussing whether the Saints' rest advantage and a bunch of returning healthy players is enough to dismiss doubts about Spencer Rattler and the New Orleans rushing defense to get a big road win. Oh, and we make a bunch of bad Taylor Swift puns. Can't-miss episode. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #saintsnation #chargers #nfl #nflweek8 #taylorswift #erastour #swifties

The New Orleans Saints gave star running back Alvin Kamara a 2-year contract extension, securing his future in New Orleans through the 2026 season with $22 million guaranteed. Was the move worth it for the Saints, or are they just rewarding a franchise player for his past service? Also in this podcast: • Light at the end of the Saints' injury tunnel • What does Marquez Valdes-Scantling add? • The defense's problems might not be solvable • Big picture: A win over the Chargers could spark a hot streak

#saints #whodat #saintsnation #chargers #nfl #nflweek8

Everything about the 2024 New Orleans Saints seems to come to a crisis point Thursday night, when the Denver Broncos visit the Superdome. With the team riding a four-game winning streak and playing a half-dozen backups on offense, here comes the franchise's most successful coach, Sean Payton — on the same night legendary quarterback Drew Brees goes into the Saints Hall of Fame. Can the Saints deal with the noise? How do they find ways to improve with all of the injury problems enough to get a crucial win? Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and host Zach Ewing breaks it all down and finally offers predictions for Thursday Night Football. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #whodatnation #broncos #broncoscountry #nfl #nflweek7 #tnfonprime

The New Orleans Saints have lost four straight games after a red-hot start, and there's plenty of blame to go around. But general manager Mickey Loomis told WWL radio this week that he stands behind head coach Dennis Allen and that fans should "look beyond the results" to evaluate a team. But something is clearly wrong in New Orleans. Is it coaching after all? Injuries? Bad luck? Players who have quit? It's time to take a deep dive into what's ailing the Saints as they prepare for the Denver Broncos on a short week. #saints #saintsnation #whodat #nfl #nflweek7

The New Orleans Saints turn to rookie Spencer Rattler at quarterback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's a tough spot for the Saints, who are on short rest, facing a team with extra rest, and are starting Rattler behind an injury-riddled offensive line. Can they win? How would they win? Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing — discuss the matchups on the field, the choice of Rattler to replace injured Derek Carr and then make our predictions as the Saints try to snap a three-game losing streak. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #saintsnation #bucs #nfl #nflweek6

With starting quarterback Derek Carr expected to miss at least the next two games, the New Orleans Saints will need to turn to rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler or second-year pro Jake Haener for some crucial games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos. Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune Saints beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker — examine the issue and give their opinions on whom the Saints should choose. There's also discussion of some of the underlying problems the Saints have in other areas no matter who plays quarterback as they try to turn their season around. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek6

The New Orleans Saints have lost two games in a row by razor-thin margins. The Kansas City Chiefs have made a habit of winning close games in their 4-0 start (not to mention the whole "back-to-back Super Bowl champion thing"). So can the Saints find a way to change that narrative and win on Monday Night Football at Arrowhead Stadium? One thing is for sure: It'd be the biggest win in the Dennis Allen era. Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and Zach Ewing gets you ready for the matchup with: • Which injured players may return and what it means • How the Saints can deal with Chris Jones and the Kansas City defensive line • Can New Orleans limit Travis Kelce's impact, given the Chiefs have injuries to other playmakers? • Keys to the game and predictions #saints #saintsnation #whodat #chiefs #chiefskingdom #nfl #nflweek5 #mnf

The New Orleans Saints have the NFL record for point differential without having a winning record through four games. Are they just unlucky, or is poor execution in close games a repeated problem? And what about help from the outside? Several reports have the Saints listed as one of star receiver Davante Adams' preferred trade destinations. Should the Saints do the deal? Could they get him? What would it cost? Our Saints Insiders — Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and Zach Ewing — tackle these topics, as well as turn an eye toward Monday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, on this episode of the Saints Insider. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek5