Cowboys Game: Saints Triumph Over Panthers in Dramatic Season Opener
Cowboys Game Recap: Saints vs. Panthers
The New Orleans Saints rolled to a rollicking 47-10 season-opening victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome, marking their sixth consecutive opening victory, the best active streak in the NFL.
Impressive Offense
But this win also marked the coming-out party for the new Saints offense under first-year coordinator Klint Kubiak. The Saints scored on their first nine possessions, achieving an excellent balance and a much-improved rushing attack. The 47 points is the most the Saints have ever scored in a season-opener, with a scoring streak since 2000.
- Star running back Alvin Kamara carried 15 times for 83 yards with one touchdown.
- Derek Carr was sharp, going 19 of 23 for 200 yards and three touchdowns.
- Jamaal Williams contributed with a rushing touchdown.
- The highlight was a 59-yard touchdown pass to Rashid Shaheed.
- Kamara's 50th game with at least 100 yards from scrimmage.
Dominating Defense
The defense for the Saints was just as impressive, forcing three turnovers and sacking Carolina quarterback Bryce Young four times. A few noteworthy mentions include:
- Defensive back Alontae Taylor had three sacks.
- Linebacker Demario Davis added a sack.
- Safeties had interceptions, including Will Harris.
Special Teams Shine
The special teams units looked sharp too, with kicker Blake Grupe making four field goals. The team blocked a punt and had a standout return from Shaheed.
Next week, the Saints will aim to improve to 2-0 against the Cowboys with a noon kickoff in Dallas.
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