Credit: New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener (3) is hit by Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) as he passes / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
After Sunday's loss to Washington, here is the one remaining scenario for the Saints to (miraculously) make the playoffs.
By Bob Rose - Saints News Network | SI
The New Orleans Saints fell to 5-9 with a last-second loss at home to Washington on Sunday. With that defeat, it all but guarantees that the Saints will miss the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season.
After falling behind 14-0 by halftime, then 17-0 early in the third quarter, New Orleans fought valiantly. Even with the loss of RB Alvin Kamara on their first drive of the second half, the Saints battled back. They clawed back into the game behind rookie QB Spencer Rattler, RB Kendre Miller, and an aggressive defense finally playing up to their abilities.
A touchdown pass to TE Foster Moreau on the last play of regulation brought the Saints to within a point. Rather than kick the extra point and opt for overtime, interim coach Darren Rizzi chose to go for two.
Unfortunately, Rattler's pass to TE Juwan Johnson sailed slightly wide of the mark, sending New Orleans to a 20-19 defeat. Since firing Dennis Allen six weeks ago, the Saints have played noticeably better. However, this loss dropped their record to 3-2 under Rizzi. It also basically ensured that the team will miss the NFL postseason yet again. ...
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ARTICLES FROM NEWORLEANS.FOOTBALL (PAY SITE - SOME FREE CONTENT):
> Mike Triplett: The Fallout: Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara are day-to-day
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ARTICLES FROM SAINTS OFFICIAL SITE:
> Receiver Cedric Wilson's perfect pass ignited New Orleans Saints comeback attempt
> Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Monday, Dec. 16
> Postgame Quotes: Washington Commanders 20, New Orleans Saints 19 | 2024 NFL Week 15
> Saints vs. Commanders Game Center - NFL Week 15 - Dec. 15, 2024
OTHER SOURCES:
> Louisiana Sports Net: Numbers to Know: Saints fall short versus Washington
> Athlon Sports: Commanders Lucky to Escape Saints
> PFN: New Orleans Saints Playoff Scenarios: NFC South Title A Slim Possibility Even With Loss in Week 15
> AtoZ Sports: The Saints lead the league in the last thing you want to lead the league in
> Louisiana Sports Net: JACKSON: Rattler showed Saints something in furious comeback
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