The Saints won their 15th straight game in the month of October as they held off Carolina 27-24 to improve to 4-2 on Sunday. Quarterback Drew Brees was efficient as he threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a rushing touchdown. Brees’ second TD pass came at the end of the first half to give New Orleans a 21-17 halftime lead.
“To be able to get seven points as opposed to three, obviously in kind of dramatic fashion there with those last couple of plays that end up being a huge turning point in the game,” said Brees.
The Saints were without their top two receivers as Michael Thomas missed another game due to injuries and Emmanuel was out after testing positive for COVID. But Marquez Callaway stepped up and caught eight passes, so did Alvin Kamara and Kamara added 83 rushing yards. Brees says they are finding different ways to win.
“You know each week it’s finding different guys that are having to step up and contribute in ways they haven’t in the past and yet it’s what we need to win the game so I couldn’t say enough about guys resolve and resilience to be able to do that,” said Brees.
Carolina Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater played well in his return to New Orleans as he threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns. He led Carolina on a potential game-tying drive in the fourth quarter, but Marcus Davenport sacked him which led to a 65-yard field goal. Coach Sean Payton knows kicker Joey Slye has a strong leg.
“Look he hit and fortunately for us a couple yards short,” said Payton. “I thought the sack obviously on third down was critical and it put them in a much different position, it was a good win.”
The Saints are in second place in the NFC South, a half-game back of Tampa Bay who beat the Raiders on Sunday. New Orleans next game is Sunday versus the Chicago Bears, who visit the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night.
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