The New Orleans Saints dropped a pivotal game in Paris against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Despite a few positive performances for Kellen Moore’s squad, the negative showings reign supreme.
A lot of the issues aren’t new. The same problems have persisted all season, and these players/losers have consistently been listed as “losers”, which will continue today.
However, everything’s not lost, as there were a few positive performances. It’s important to highlight them after a bleak loss. Having said that, here are two winners and three losers from the Saints week seven loss.
Chase Young and Carl Granderson have solidified themselves as a dynamic duo.
Chase Young and Carl Granderson
This duo continues to impress. Young and Granderson each had 1.5 sacks on Sunday, bringing their combined season total to 12.5. They kept the Steelers’ offense at bay and were the key reason the Saints only lost by six.
Every Saints fan knows that Young is a stud, but Granderson might be taking the jump towards stardom. The former undrafted free agent is finally consistent. His impressive performance is an excellent sign for the future.
Barrion Brown
Barrion Brown is slowly establishing himself in the Saints' offense. The sixth-round pick tallied three receptions for 57 yards in Paris, including a 49-yard bomb. This comes just a week after his first career reception.
Brown should still be utilized when Jordyn Tyson returns. Don’t be surprised to hear his name more in future weeks.
The Saints' run game continues to disappoint.
The run game
There was hope for the Saints’ run game last week; not anymore. They ran for a pitiful 18 yards. 43-year-old Aaron Rodgers had as many rushing yards as the Saints’ leading running back (6).
Yes, getting Travis Etienne back will help. But still, something has to change. It’s unacceptable to put the entire offense on Tyler Shough’s shoulders, and it isn’t sustainable.
The Saints’ season will continue to disappoint until the run game gets fixed.
Daniel Carlson
Daniel Carlson didn’t win the Saints’ kicking battle this offseason; the other two options lost it. That’s evident so far, as the veteran has missed a kick in six of their seven games, including a 52-yarder in the fourth quarter against the Steelers.
He can’t be trusted to make kicks in the big moments. The Saints are still looking for a replacement for Will Lutz, and that search will have to continue next offseason. Carlson isn’t the answer
Kellen Moore
Kellen Moore will continue to be a loser until something changes. Let’s run through the checklist of problems for the Saints and see if they persisted in Paris.
- Slow Start- zero points in the first quarter.
- Giving up explosive plays- five plays of 20+ yards for Pittsburgh’s offense.
- Disappointing run game- look at the suburb above.
Moore’s running out of time. Things have to change quickly, or Gayle Benson will be forced to make changes. Fans are calling for his job, which is warranted; it’s time he responds.
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