The Saints started the 2021 season with an impressive 38-3 victory over the Green Bay Packers in a game held in Jacksonville, Florida, because of the devastation in southeast Louisiana from Hurricane Ida. Quarterback Jameis Winston threw five touchdown passes and dedicates the victory to New Orleans.
“We did that for them, we knew how much it would mean to get a great victory for that region, they’ve been through so much and for us to be able to celebrate this victory with them, it’s just hats off to them for their resilience,” said Winston.
Linebacker Demario Davis hopes their statement win over one of the top teams in the NFC revives hope for those suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
“Even though some people who don’t have power, they are going to find a way to watch the Saints and that’s just what this team means to the city and the city means the same to us, so we’re one,” said Davis.
Running back Alvin Kamara rushed for 83 yards and had a touchdown. He says they knew Green Bay would not feel sorry for them because they’ve been displaced by Ida.
“Still got to handle our business, still gotta practice, still gotta play, it is what it is, I think everybody is locked in, nobody was really that, it’s terrible what went on at home, but we still have work to do,” said Kamara.
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