NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 4-7 · 3RD IN NFC SOUTH
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Blake Grupe - Misses second PAT versus Chiefs Grupe converted on 1-for-2 point-after tries during Monday's 26-13 loss against Kansas City.
Impact Grupe did not attempt a field goal for the first time this season, and he missed a PAT for just the second time. The second-year kicker has now logged just four field-goal tries since Week 1. After rolling to back-to-back blowout wins to start the season, the Saints' offense has sputtered over the past three games. This only figures to get worst with quarterback Derek Carr expected to miss multiple weeks due to an oblique injury sustained Monday night. Grupe will hope to see more opportunities during next week's game versus the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 13.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Blake Grupe - Misses second PAT versus Chiefs Grupe converted on 1-for-2 point-after tries during Monday's 26-13 loss against Kansas City.
Impact Grupe did not attempt a field goal for the first time this season, and he missed a PAT for just the second time. The second-year kicker has now logged just four field-goal tries since Week 1. After rolling to back-to-back blowout wins to start the season, the Saints' offense has sputtered over the past three games. This only figures to get worst with quarterback Derek Carr expected to miss multiple weeks due to an oblique injury sustained Monday night. Grupe will hope to see more opportunities during next week's game versus the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 13.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Juwan Johnson - Catches five passes Week 5 Johnson reeled in all five targets for 31 yards during Monday's 26-13 defeat against Kansas City.
Impact The Saints' tight end got more involved Week 5, and Johnson benefitted with season-highs across the board. He also played over 70 percent of offensive snaps for the first time this year. But, the 6-foot-4 pass-catcher still didn't catch a touchdown for the fourth week in a row. Insetad, fellow tight end Foster Moreau hauled in a six-yard touchdown pass on his second and final target of the game in the fourth quarter. The Saints' passing game was still focused around Rashid Shaheed and Alvin Kamara, as these two logged nine and eight targets, respectively. It will be interesting to see how/if the team's offensive gameplan changes with quarterback Derek Carr expected to miss multiple weeks with an oblique injury sustained late in Monday's loss. In the meantime, either Jake Haener or rookie Spencer Rattler should step in under versus the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 13.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Juwan Johnson - Catches five passes Week 5 Johnson reeled in all five targets for 31 yards during Monday's 26-13 loss to the Chiefs.
Impact The tight end got more involved Week 5, establishing season-high marks across the board, including in playing time (78 percent snap share). However, the 6-foot-4 pass catcher was still kept out of the end zone for a fourth game in a row. The Saints' passing game remains focused around Rashid Shaheed, Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara, with few others beyond that trio producing reliably in a given week. The Saints' game plans could change with Derek Carr expected to miss at least a couple weeks with an oblique injury sustained late in Monday's loss, but that may result in a more run-heavy offense that could leave even fewer targets available for Johnson.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Tipton - Logs four targets Week 5 Tipton reeled in one of four targets for two yards during Monday's 26-13 loss against the Chiefs.
Impact Tipton logged a season-high in targets while serving as the Saints' WR3. The 5-foot-11 undrafted rookie didn't connect with Derek Carr (oblique) on two deep targets in the second and fourth quarter, but he once again played more offensive snaps (19) than veteran wideout Cedrick Wilson (12). However, Carr is expected to miss multiple games with a left oblique injury sustained during Monday's loss, and his absence would cast a shadow on the Saints' passing game moving forward. In the meantime, either Jake Haener or rookie Spencer Rattler should step in under center for this coming Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Tipton - Logs four targets Week 5 Tipton reeled in one of four targets for two yards during Monday's 26-13 loss against the Chiefs.
Impact Tipton logged a season-high in targets while serving as the Saints' WR3. The 5-foot-11 undrafted rookie didn't connect with Derek Carr (oblique) on two deep targets in the second and fourth quarter, but he once again played more offensive snaps (19) than veteran wideout Cedrick Wilson (12). However, Carr is expected to miss multiple games with a left oblique injury sustained during Monday's loss, and his absence would cast a shadow on the Saints' passing game moving forward. In the meantime, either Jake Haener or rookie Spencer Rattler should step in under center for this coming Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Jamaal Williams - Plays minimal role in loss Williams tallied two rushes for nine yards during Monday's 26-13 defeat versus the Chiefs.
Impact Williams logged five or fewer touches for the third game in a row. The 29-year-old running back has not seen significant playing time since the Week 2 blowout versus Dallas, as Alvin Kamara has shouldered most of the workload even while Taysom Hill has been injured over the last three weeks. Williams saw more usage as a kickoff returner over the past two weeks, but there's no signal that he'll start to get more opportunities on offense moving forward. His best odds of seeing the field will come in either blowout wins or losses.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Jamaal Williams - Plays minimal role in loss Williams tallied two rushes for nine yards during Monday's 26-13 defeat versus the Chiefs.
Impact Williams logged five or fewer touches for the third game in a row. The 29-year-old running back has not seen significant playing time since the Week 2 blowout versus Dallas, as Alvin Kamara has shouldered most of the workload even while Taysom Hill has been injured over the last three weeks. Williams saw more usage as a kickoff returner over the past two weeks, but there's no signal that he'll start to get more opportunities on offense moving forward. His best odds of seeing the field will come in either blowout wins or losses.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Khalen Saunders - Snags interception in loss Saunders recorded seven total tackles (two solo) and also intercepted a pass and notched a pass defensed in Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City.
Impact Saunders provided the biggest highlight of the game, picking off Patrick Mahomes in the end zone and returning it 37 yards in the third quarter. After missing the first three games of the season with a calf injury, the defensive tackle has now compiled eight total tackles (two solo), an interception and a pass defensed over the last two weeks.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Khalen Saunders - Snags interception in loss Saunders recorded seven total tackles (two solo) while also intercepting a pass and notching a pass defensed in Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City.
Impact Saunders provided the biggest highlight of the game, picking off Patrick Mahomes in the end zone and returning it 37 yards in the third quarter. After missing the first three games of the season with a calf injury, the defensive tackle has now compiled eight total tackles (two solo), an interception and a pass defensed over the last two weeks.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Anfernee Orji - Steps up production in start Orji recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo) in Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City.
Impact Orji stepped into a starting role with Willie Gay (hand) and Pete Werner (hamstring) both unavailable, making the most of his added opportunity. He finished second to Demario Davis in takedowns and reached double-digit tackles for the first time in his career. Orji has now compiled 18 total tackles (11 solo) through five games in 2024.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Anfernee Orji - Steps up production in start Orji recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo) in Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City.
Impact Orji stepped into a starting role with Willie Gay (hand) and Pete Werner (hamstring) both unavailable, making the most of his added opportunity. He finished second to Demario Davis in takedowns and reached double-digit tackles for the first time in his career. Orji has now compiled 18 total tackles (11 solo) through five games in 2024.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Demario Davis - Notches 11 tackles in loss Davis recorded 11 total tackles (five solo) in Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City.
Impact Davis made his return to the field after a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury, leading team in takedowns. Through four contests in 2024, the linebacker has compiled 29 total tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also notching a pass defensed.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Demario Davis - Notches 11 tackles in loss Davis recorded 11 total tackles (five solo) in Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City.
Impact Davis made his return to the field after a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury, leading team in takedowns. Through four contests in 2024, the linebacker has compiled 29 total tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also notching a pass defensed.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Derek Carr expected to miss 'multiple games' due to oblique injury

Saints QB Derek Carr will reportedly miss "multiple games" due to an oblique injury he suffered against the Chiefs in Week 5.
OCTOBER 8
Saints' Derek Carr expected to miss 'multiple games' due to oblique injury
Spencer Rattler - Could start for injured Carr Rattler is viewed as a "strong candidate" to start Sunday against the Buccaneers with Derek Carr (oblique) expected to miss multiple games, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Ne...
Impact A rookie fifth-round pick out of South Carolina, Rattler has yet to make his NFL debut, and he's been inactive as the Saints' No. 3 quarterback behind Carr and Jake Haener through the team's first five games. Though it was Haener who entered in relief of Carr during Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City, the Saints may be inclined to turn the offense over to Rattler, who possesses strong arm talent but at times played recklessly during his five-year collegiate career. During his three preseason appearances, Rattler completed 20 of 38 pass attempts (52.6 percent) for 202 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while rushing seven times for 26 yards and a lost fumble.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Rattler - Could start for injured Carr Rattler is viewed as a "strong candidate" to start Sunday against the Buccaneers with Derek Carr (oblique) expected to miss multiple games, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact A rookie fifth-round pick out of South Carolina, Rattler has yet to make his NFL debut, as he's been inactive as the Saints' No. 3 quarterback behind Carr and Jake Haener through the team's first five games. Though it was Haener who entered in relief of the injured Carr for the final possession of Monday's 26-13 loss to the Chiefs, the Saints may be inclined to turn the offense over to Rattler, who possesses strong arm talent but at times played recklessly during his five-year collegiate career. During his three preseason appearances, Rattler completed 20 of 38 pass attempts (52.6 percent) for 202 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while rushing seven times for 26 yards and a lost fumble.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up, slumping Saints now face uncertainty at QB as they try to end a 3-game skid

The once-surging New Orleans Saints are now slumping and aren't saying when Derek Carr will be ready to play again
OCTOBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Derek Carr - Facing multi-week absence Carr is expected to miss multiple games due to the left oblique injury he sustained in Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.
Impact Though the Saints haven't released the results of the MRI that Carr underwent Tuesday, his oblique injury appears to be significant. While he has played through injuries in the past, according to Garafolo, the Saints' athletic training staff is taking the decision out of the quarterback's hands. After Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the team will host the Broncos in a Thursday night game in Week 7, so Carr is at risk of missing at least those contests, and possibly additional time beyond that. Jake Haener came on in relief for the final drive Monday and would seem to be the top candidate to start in place of Carr, though Garafolo relays that rookie fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler is also under consideration to start.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Derek Carr - Facing multi-week absence Carr is expected to miss multiple games due to the left oblique injury he sustained in Monday's 26-13 loss to the Chiefs, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Though the Saints haven't released the results of the MRI that Carr underwent earlier Tuesday, his oblique injury looks to be significant enough to cost him some time. Carr has displayed a propensity to play through injuries in the past, but according to Garafolo, the Saints' athletic training staff is expected to take the decision out of the quarterback's hands. After Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the Saints are scheduled to host the Broncos in a Thursday night game in Week 7, so Carr could be at risk of missing both of those contests, and possibly additional time beyond that. Jake Haener came on in relief for the Saints' final offensive drive of Monday's loss in Kansas City and would seem to be the top candidate to start in place of Carr, though Garafolo relays that rookie fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler is also under consideration to start.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

QB Stock Market Week 6: It's not Joe Burrow's fault. Is it Jordan Love's?

C.J. Stroud and Sam Darnold were off. Kirk Cousins was on. Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow looked more like themselves. Here are Henry McKenn...
OCTOBER 8
QB Stock Market Week 6: It's not Joe Burrow's fault. Is it Jordan Love's?
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OCTOBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Imperfect Chiefs are headed into their bye week with a perfect record after a win over the Saints

The imperfect Kansas City Chiefs are headed into their week off with a perfect 5-0 record after beating the New Orleans Saints 26-13 on Monday night
OCTOBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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OCTOBER 8 • YOUTUBE
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OCTOBER 8 • YOUTUBE
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