Gameday Halftime Update: Saints Dominate Eagles with 3-0 Lead
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 06:21
Gameday Highlights of Week 3
The New Orleans Saints offense has garnered headlines early in the 2024 season with impressive back-to-back 40-point outings. However, it was the Saints' defense that shone brightly to secure a 3-0 halftime lead against the Philadelphia Eagles during their Sunday clash at the Caesars Superdome.
Defensive Standouts
- Carl Granderson made a pivotal play with a strip sack of quarterback Jalen Hurts.
- Linebacker Willie Gay recovered the fumble, ending a Philadelphia possession.
- Safety Tyrann Mathieu intercepted Hurts deep in the end zone, marking his second interception this season and 35th in his career.
- Defensive back Alontae Taylor and Granderson shared a sack, bringing Taylor's season total to 3.5 sacks.
Key Defensive Play
In a crucial moment, the Saints stopped running back Saquon Barkley on a desperate fourth-and-1 at the 15-yard line, preventing the Eagles from potentially scoring.
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