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Saints vs Eagles Game Recap - NFL Week 3 - Sept. 22, 2024

Saints vs. Eagles Game Recap - NFL Week 3 - Sept. 22, 2024

WEEK 3 • SUN 09/22 • FINAL
15
12

Philadelphia Eagles 2-1

New Orleans Saints 2-1

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Game Recap: Philadelphia Eagles 15, New Orleans Saints 12 | 2024 NFL Week 3

Check out the game action shots from the New Orleans Saints game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 22, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.

The New Orleans Saints forced two turnovers, blocked a punt and stopped the Philadelphia Eagles twice on fourth down in scoring position but it wasn't enough to make up for an off-game by the offense as the Eagles won 15-12 behind two explosive plays Sunday at the Caesars Superdome.

The loss dropped the Saints to 2-1 and improved the Eagles to 2-1.

The Eagles were scoreless until star running back Saquan Barkley broke off a 65-yard touchdown run with 13:17 left in the game.

New Orleans re-took the lead 12-7 on a 13-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Derek Carr to receiver Chris Olave with 2:03 to play. Philadelphia took over at its 31-yard line and quickly moved into scoring position thanks to a 61-yard pass to tight end Dallas Goedert. Barkley scored on the next play, a 4-yard run up the middle. Philadelphia concerted its 2-point conversion.

Carr was picked off going down the middle allowing Philadelphia to run out the clock.

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After leading the league in scoring for the first two games the Saints offense couldn't find its way Sunday and had to settle for two Blake Grupe field goals for most of the game. New Orleans was playing without do-everything Taysom Hill (chest injury) lost center Erik McCoy on the first series and right guard Cesar Ruiz in the fourth quarter. The rushing lanes and pass protection wasn't there as Carr was 14 of 25 for 142 yards, ending his streak of seven consecutive games with at least two touchdown passes. Kamara had 26 carries for 87 yards and a nifty 27-yard reception. Olave had six catches for 86 yards.

Kamara moved past legend Deuce McAllister for second place on the team's all-time rushing list, trailing Mark Ingram (who was in attendance along with fellow legends Drew Brees and Steve Gleason). Kamara has 6,114 yards while Ingram has 6,500.

The Saints defense was stout throughout as it got big plays from defensive end Carl Granderson (strip-sack), safety Tyrann Mathieu (interception), defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (two sacks) but the big run by Barkley and long catch by Goedert was too much to overcome. Special-teamer J.T. Gray blocked an Eagles punt in the third quarter but the offense couldn't do anything with the excellent field position.

The Eagles lost star right tackle Lane Johnson and receiver Devonta Smith to head injuries during the game.

The Saints will play at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 29. Atlanta plays Kansas City on "Sunday Night Football."

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Box Score

  • Philadelphia Eagles
  • New Orleans Saints
  • Passing

    Player CP/ATT YDS TD INT
    J. Hurts
    29/38 311 0 1

    Rushing

    Player ATT YDS LNG TD
    S. Barkley
    17 147 65 2
    J. Hurts
    8 25 21 0

    Receiving

    Player REC YDS LNG TD
    D. Goedert
    10 170 61 0
    D. Smith
    7 79 21 0
    P. Campbell
    2 13 7 0
    K. Gainwell
    2 12 8 0
    B. Covey
    1 11 11 0
    S. Barkley
    4 9 3 0
    J. Wilson
    1 9 9 0
    J. Dotson
    2 8 5 0
  • Passing

    Player CP/ATT YDS TD INT
    14/25 142 1 1

    Rushing

    Player ATT YDS LNG TD
    26 87 16 0
    2 3 4 0
    1 -1 -1 0

    Receiving

    Player REC YDS LNG TD
    6 86 29 1
    3 40 27 0
    2 11 6 0
    1 3 3 0
    1 2 2 0
    1 0 0 0
Team Statistics
Philadelphia Eagles PHI New Orleans Saints NO
460 Total Net Yards 219
7 Total Penalties 3
45 Penalty Yards 25
00:32:15 Time of Possession 00:27:45