The season hasn’t gone the New Orleans Saints way through the first three weeks. They were competitive during the first two games but got obliterated Sunday against the Seahawks 13-44. Juwan Johnson believes their lack of success stems from practice. It’s important that the Saints take the season day by day, practice by practice.
Johnson noted the importance of stacking victories in the locker room after Sunday's loss. LouisianaSports.Net's Ross Jackson highlighted this in a recent article. Victory doesn’t just mean the games. It encompasses each practice, every meeting. The Saints are struggling, no one is questioning that, so achieving successful practices and bringing that momentum into gameday is key for the Saints.
“We just try to win everything on Sunday,” Johnson said. “We’re gonna lose like we’ve been doing. Thing is, we win days like we’ve been doing… Win days, eventually Sunday’s gonna be easy. We get our first one, and then we just keep stacking.”
The Saints need better preparation ahead of games
The Saints don’t have a talented enough roster to walk into Sundays and expect to win. Their preparation ahead of the game is crucial. They looked shellshocked during the first quarter against the Seahawks. They were committing penalties, stagnant on offense, struggled defensively, and were utterly dominated on special teams. These early struggles can stem from a lack of preparation ahead of the game.
This season isn’t necessarily measured in wins and losses for New Orleans. Rather, seeing development from not just the players, but the coaching staff is more important. This is a big step for Kellen Moore.
Expect them to struggle regardless, but their play will dramatically differ depending on their preparation. Him improving leading up to the game throughout the season will be a huge sign for what’s to come in 2026.
The Saints need to improve at their preparations prior to the game. Johnson calling it out is notable. Frustration has bubbled into public comment. This is something to keep an eye on for Kellen Moore. It’s more important now than ever to stack wins, even if they are as small as a good practice. Those little victories can eventually add up and save the Saints season.