Concussion, arm and back injuries sideline Carr against Lions; he has been forced to leave three games with injuries

Furious rally undermined by slow starts on offense, defense

'Just a tough, physical mind-set. That's really what he was as a player, and I think that's what he is as a coach'

'You've got to stay ready so you don't have to get ready, man'

Saints' 42.5 percent conversion rate in red zone is fourth-worst in NFL

'We understand the sense of urgency and I can certainly appreciate the fans' urgency. And I can assure you that the people inside the building feel the same sense of urgency'

Safety Tyrann Mathieu had two interceptions to lead defense

Saints were 0 for 5 in red zone, allowed 228 rushing yards

Shift4 Transaction Alert: Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore placed on Injured Reserve

'We're in first place - after everything we've been through and haven't been playing perfect on both sides yet'

'It just gives me more opportunities to make a play on the ball'

'Been around 14 years, and two Super Bowls. I just know how to do it'