The Saints offense laid a complete goose egg on Saturday, getting absolutely trounced 34-0 in a game that left head coach Kellen Moore reeling. He called the performance a “big-time missed opportunity,” and honestly, that feels like an understatement after what we just watched. Zero points on the board is a gut punch, no matter if it’s preseason or not.
QBs Struggle, Mistakes Pile Up
Zach Wilson, who actually looked like he might make a case for the backup job in the first preseason outing after replacing Spencer Rattler, had a nightmare start against the Rams. He failed to put *any* points on the board, going for a paltry 6-of-12 for just 55 yards. Oh, and he threw an interception too. That’s a rough look for someone trying to lock down a spot. But Wilson wasn’t the only one struggling under center. Spencer Rattler saw some action too, completing 14-of-23 for 141 yards. Sounds okay, right? Wrong. Rattler also tossed an interception, and it was a costly one: a 100-yard pick-six from the red zone. You just can’t have those kinds of mistakes, especially when your team can’t find the end zone otherwise.
Moore’s Frank Assessment
After the game, Kellen Moore didn’t mince words. While he tried to say both quarterbacks have had good camps, his “gut reaction” was clear. “Obviously we want to accomplish more as an offense,” Moore stated. He talked about pushing the guys with “big-time opportunities” in joint practices and this game, acknowledging the “work collectively” but admitting they “missed an opportunity here.” Moore even put some of the blame on himself, saying, “I’ve got to prepare our guys better, I’ve got to get our guys ready to go for this opportunity.”
The Saints will close out their preseason against the Dolphins on Friday. After a 34-0 shutout and such direct comments from the head coach, you know the film sessions are going to be brutal. Kellen Moore needs to find some answers, and fast, before the regular season kicks off.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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