The Game: Denver (3-3) at New Orleans (2-4)The Storyline: Denver coach Sean Payton returns to New Orleans for the first time since 2022, when he stepped down after 15 seasons as the Saints’ coach, a run that included the franchise’s only Super Bowl title.
Payton has downplayed the effect the emotions of the visit will have on the game itself, as has Dennis Allen, the longtime Saints assistant who succeeded Payton.
New Orleans has converted 47% of its third-down opportunities, the NFL’s third-highest rate, while the Broncos rank second worst at 25%.
Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler completed 22 of his 40 passes against Tampa Bay with a touchdown and two interceptions Sunday in his pro debut.
That could spell trouble against a New Orleans defense with 10 interceptions, second most in the league.
Persons:
Sean Payton, Payton, Dennis Allen, Derek Carr, Chris Olave, Spencer Rattler, Bo Nix
Organizations:
Denver, Saints, Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans ’, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay, The Broncos, New, Amazon
Locations:
New Orleans, Orleans
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