Raiders Bowers presents biggest threat to Saints
By Ross Jackson - LouisianaSports.net
Positional value may have impacted discourse around selecting a tight end in the first round of the NFL Draft, but it didn’t stop the Las Vegas Raiders from taking one of the best weapons in the 2024 draft at No. 13 overall.
Former Georgia tight end Brock Bowers has been a thrill to watch in the Raiders offense. While the team is struggling with its 3-12 record, Bowers has been the bright spot.
The New Orleans Saints defense will now be tasked with dulling his shine a bit on Sunday as the Raiders travel to the Big Easy. Doing so, however, won’t be easy.
Bowers leads all tight ends in the NFL with 1,067 receiving yards, which ranks No. 8 across the league regardless of position. George Kittle (967) is the closest tight end behind Bowers.
The Saints have a reputation for not defending tight ends well. But throughout 2024, that narrative has been challenged a bit. New Orleans is just below the middle of the pack around the league in defending tight ends from a receiving yards standpoint.
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ARTICLES FROM NEWORLEANS.FOOTBALL (PAY SITE - SOME FREE CONTENT):
> Nick Underhill: The rundown: Tyrann Mathieu says updates needed on defense, an early mock draft, injury updates, more
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> Saints Thursday Injury Report: 2024 Week 17 vs. Las Vegas Raiders
> New Orleans Saints remain focused on business as home finale approaches
> New Orleans Saints look ahead after worst performance under interim head coach Darren Rizzi
> Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Thursday, Dec. 26
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OTHER SOURCES:
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> Sporting News: New Orleans Saints expected to replace Derek Carr with 36-TD QB in 2025
> Sporting News: Saints projected to add star 6 INT safety to create scary tandem with Tyrann Mathieu
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.. Raiders vs. Saints Week 17 Practice Report 12/26/2024
.. Off the Gridiron w/ Carl Granderson 1️⃣ | New Orleans Saints
.. Raiders vs. Saints Week 17 Practice Report 12/26/2024
.. NickCast: Erik McCoy injury brings major issues
.. Fallout From Saints MNF Debacle: Time To (finally) Burn it All Down?
.. REACTION: Packers 34 Saints 0 | Darren Rizzi SHUT OUT AT Lambeau Field! | New Low For New Orleans?
.. REACTION: Can Saints Take Down Raiders Without KEY STARTERS?! | New Orleans Saints News
.. Is Darren Rizzi’s Head Coach Chances Over After the Saints' Tragic Loss To The Green Bay Packers?
.. It’s been anything but a December to remember for the Saints
.. New Orleans Saints Head Coach Darren Rizzi on Lack of Effort vs Packers
.. Do Saints Have WORST Roster In The NFL?!
.. Saints Thursday Wrap-Up
.. Saints Block Party Podcast: Saints/Raiders WK17 PREVIEW POD & Saints/Packers MNF WK16 RECAP POD
.. PPR: Why Is Willie Green Still Coaching the #Pelicans?
.. Wake up call? New Orleans Pelicans loss to Houston Rockets isn't acceptable
.. Zion Williamson being in trade rumors says something BIG about New Orleans Pelicans' future
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By Ross Jackson - LouisianaSports.net
Positional value may have impacted discourse around selecting a tight end in the first round of the NFL Draft, but it didn’t stop the Las Vegas Raiders from taking one of the best weapons in the 2024 draft at No. 13 overall.
Former Georgia tight end Brock Bowers has been a thrill to watch in the Raiders offense. While the team is struggling with its 3-12 record, Bowers has been the bright spot.
The New Orleans Saints defense will now be tasked with dulling his shine a bit on Sunday as the Raiders travel to the Big Easy. Doing so, however, won’t be easy.
Bowers leads all tight ends in the NFL with 1,067 receiving yards, which ranks No. 8 across the league regardless of position. George Kittle (967) is the closest tight end behind Bowers.
The Saints have a reputation for not defending tight ends well. But throughout 2024, that narrative has been challenged a bit. New Orleans is just below the middle of the pack around the league in defending tight ends from a receiving yards standpoint.
Read the Full Story - LouisianaSports.net
MORE SAINTS RELATED NEWS:
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https://clutchpoints.com/saints-chris-olave-provides-lone-bright-spot-worrying-week-17-injury-update
https://sports.yahoo.com/orleans-saints-two-impending-free-151226732.html
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/...-retirement-super-bowl-contender-01jg22407z00
https://sports.yahoo.com/eagles-sign-former-saints-quarterback-173305008.html
https://fansided.com/saints-perfect-derek-carr-replacement-kirk-cousins
https://whodatdish.com/how-to-watch-saints-vs-raiders-in-nfl-week-17-with-without-cable-01jft0a80kvt
https://whodatdish.com/3-problems-saints-must-fix-before-week-17-game-against-raiders-01jfx462gh16
https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl...-2024-las-vegas-raiders-vs-new-orleans-saints
https://www.inkl.com/news/new-orleans-saints-add-playmaking-georgia-bulldogs-safety-in-mock-draft
https://sports.yahoo.com/saints-rookie-qb-spencer-rattler-152451940.html
ARTICLES FROM NEWORLEANS.FOOTBALL (PAY SITE - SOME FREE CONTENT):
> Nick Underhill: The rundown: Tyrann Mathieu says updates needed on defense, an early mock draft, injury updates, more
ARTICLES FROM SAINTS OFFICIAL SITE:
> Saints Thursday Injury Report: 2024 Week 17 vs. Las Vegas Raiders
> New Orleans Saints remain focused on business as home finale approaches
> New Orleans Saints look ahead after worst performance under interim head coach Darren Rizzi
> Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Thursday, Dec. 26
> Drew Brees reflects on career, life after NFL on Going Long with Chase Daniel
OTHER SOURCES:
> WGNO: Saints Injury Report: Key Starters Out For Week 17, Still No Kamara and Carr
> Sporting News: New Orleans Saints expected to replace Derek Carr with 36-TD QB in 2025
> Sporting News: Saints projected to add star 6 INT safety to create scary tandem with Tyrann Mathieu
PODCASTS & VIDEO:
.. Darren Rizzi on injury updates, practice schedule | New Orleans Saints.. Raiders vs. Saints Week 17 Practice Report 12/26/2024 .. Off the Gridiron w/ Carl Granderson 1️⃣ | New Orleans Saints.. Raiders vs. Saints Week 17 Practice Report 12/26/2024 .. NickCast: Erik McCoy injury brings major issues .. Fallout From Saints MNF Debacle: Time To (finally) Burn it All Down?.. REACTION: Packers 34 Saints 0 | Darren Rizzi SHUT OUT AT Lambeau Field! | New Low For New Orleans?.. REACTION: Can Saints Take Down Raiders Without KEY STARTERS?! | New Orleans Saints News.. Is Darren Rizzi’s Head Coach Chances Over After the Saints' Tragic Loss To The Green Bay Packers? .. It’s been anything but a December to remember for the Saints.. New Orleans Saints Head Coach Darren Rizzi on Lack of Effort vs Packers.. Do Saints Have WORST Roster In The NFL?!.. Saints Thursday Wrap-Up.. Saints Block Party Podcast: Saints/Raiders WK17 PREVIEW POD & Saints/Packers MNF WK16 RECAP POD.. PPR: Why Is Willie Green Still Coaching the #Pelicans?.. Wake up call? New Orleans Pelicans loss to Houston Rockets isn't acceptable .. Zion Williamson being in trade rumors says something BIG about New Orleans Pelicans' future> SAINTS DISCUSSION BOARD