In a recent game against the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Marquez Valdes-Scantling, marking Carr's first touchdown in the Caesars Superdome in over a month. With both Rashid Shaheed and Chris Olave on injured reserve, Carr had to rely on new addition Valdes-Scantling, who made a significant impact by scoring his first touchdown as a Saint.
- Derek Carr continues to adapt despite missing key receivers.
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling makes an immediate impact after joining the Saints.
Derek Carr | QB
Pickup
40 pass yards
1 pass TDs
- Threw his first touchdown pass in over a month at home.
- Successfully found a new target in Valdes-Scantling.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR
Breakout
Pickup
1 receptions
1 targets
40 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Scored his first touchdown as a Saint.
- Demonstrated ability to make plays despite being a new addition.
New Orleans Saints
- Struggling with injuries to key receivers but finding ways to score.
- New players stepping up to fill gaps left by injured teammates.
Atlanta Falcons
- Failed to contain the Saints' new offensive threats.
- Need to improve defensive strategies against emerging players.