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TURNAROUND: New Orleans Saints Answer Penalty Questions, Run Game Comes Alive
The New Orleans Saints answered major preseason questions with a 27-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys. After 22 penalties through two games, New Orleans committed only four, avoided turnovers, improved kick and punt coverage, and finally played disciplined football. The run game also surged past five yards per carry, giving Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson cleaner pockets while showcasing the offensive line and Kellen Moore’s system.
Daniel Carlson strengthened his case to open the 2026 season as the Saints’ kicker after converting from 38 and 53 yards, while Charlie Smyth remains a developmental…
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