NFL.com – 23 (=)
“Don’t look now, however the Rizzlers have received two straight, and — because of Atlanta dropping one other recreation — the NFC South and a possible wild-card berth stay mathematically within reach. New Orleans would possibly want a tall ladder and an extended arm to get there, after all. This is likely to be a type of instances the place the bye week works towards a group just like the Saints. They’ve gotten their mojo working the previous two video games to rebound from their seven-game dropping streak; stalling that momentum with a Week 12 bye may very well be a detriment. Then once more, they could even have a number of starters getting back from harm, so maybe it really works out effective. In Sunday’s win over the Browns, Taysom Hill rushed for a career-high 138 yards — greater than his season whole coming in — on simply seven carries. He additionally set new profession highs in receptions (eight) and targets (10) and tied his profession excessive with three speeding TDs. We’ll neglect Hill’s INT and fumble for now, however the Saints will should be tighter with the ball once they return to motion in Week 13 with a giant one towards the Rams.”
USA As we speak – 21 (+3)
“It’s so bizarre how a coach can lose a group, lose their job, and abruptly the interim boss will get it stepping into the fitting route. The New Orleans Saints is probably not the group they had been the primary two weeks however they’re gentle years higher than the dropping streak.”
Bleacher Report – 23 (+4)
“The New Orleans Saints should take pleasure in roller-coasters. Their 2024 season has definitely been one.
The Saints began the season with a pair of blowout wins. They adopted that up with a seven-game skid that acquired head coach Dennis Allen fired. Since then, they’ve gone 2-0, together with a blowout win over the Browns on Sunday.
Taysom Hill had a roller-coaster of his personal towards Cleveland. He turned the ball over twice within the first half, however he responded with one of the best recreation of his profession. Along with catching a career-high eight passes for 50 yards, Hill carried the ball seven instances for 138 yards and three touchdowns.
After the sport, Hill told reporters it was merely a matter of shaking off the giveaways and getting right down to work.
“It was a type of issues the place I needed to take a step again and say, there’s nothing that I can do about it now,” stated Hill. “So, let’s go do what I can do to assist us win this recreation, and thankfully I continued to get some alternatives.”
Interim head coach Dennis Rizzi had nothing however good issues to say about Hill after the win.
“He positive didn’t look 34. He seemed extra like a 24 yr previous right now,” Rizzi stated. “He’s form of an ageless man. He retains himself in phenomenal bodily form.”
Analyst’s Take
It’s most likely too late for the Saints to push their manner again into the NFC South combine, however they will make issues fascinating down the stretch. Their protection remains to be a legal responsibility, however Rizzi no less than has this group exhibiting some battle.
Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.Rizzi and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak have additionally found out tips on how to totally unlock Hill. With Marquez Valdes-Scantling offering a spark to the receiver room, the Saints once more have a useful offense. — Knox”
CBS Sports activities – 24 (+4)
“Darren Rizzi to the rescue. He’s 2-0 because the interim coach as they nonetheless have some life.”
Sports activities Illustrated – 19 (+3)
“Darren Rizzi, you had me at admitting you clogged the toilet. Now you inexperienced gentle the world’s biggest stat line of all time. How can I not need you to earn the full-time head teaching gig?
Taysom Hill:
1-of-2 passing, 18 yards, INT
Seven rushes, 138 yards, 3 TDs
Eight catches on 10 targets, 50 yards”
