Dalton provided a spark to the offense of the Saints, but there are bigger issues – New Orleans Saints Blogger

LONDON New Orleans Saints Dennis Allen, coach, was certain Wil LutzGood Sunday’s field goal attempt of 61 yards by’s.

Lutz had already hit a 60-yarder in quarter four. Allen raised his arms to celebrate the success of the second kick. He lowered his arms to the ground and looked at Lutz’s incredible kick. hit the upright, then the crossbarBefore finally spinning away, as the time expired at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This was the story of Saints (1-3), who fell. 28-25 The Minnesota Vikings (3-1), and the current season: Hope followed despair, with some bad football in between. Even a change at quarterback — Andy Dalton In place of the injured, started Jameis Winston — couldn’t solve the team’s problems.

“I felt like I managed the offense very well. It felt like we played well. Dalton stated that it felt like the game was decided by the turnovers. It’s difficult because when you look back at the game you feel you played well. You can look at it again and say, “Man, if only I could have one play back.” This is the whole story. It’s tough. However, I believe we achieved some positive things.”

In three straight losses, the Saints have been doomed by penalties, turnovers, and slow starts. They have scored just three points in the first quarter, and they have given away the ball freely. This season, they are already surpassing their 2021 total of six fumbles.

Saints center: “We probably played better today,” Erik McCoy said. “But, they had two turnovers in their territory, giving them six points. We lost by three.”

The Saints lost to the Vikings after being second in net turnover differential. Their 11 turnovers are their most through four games since the 2007 season, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

After several potential game changers, the Saints have complained about turnovers quite often this season.

Mark Ingram IIIt’s all a fumble against it Tampa Bay Buccaneers They robbed Saints of the chance to score. Alvin KamaraIt’s all a fumble against it Carolina Panthers was returned for a touchdown. Dalton and the kick returner fumbled Deonte Harty The Minnesota Vikings Short fields led to Sunday’s two field goals.

Allen, who is the Saints’ first head coach, stated that “I believe we need to make a point about it.” “I think we have to also consider who is doing what, and where.”

The Saints’ problems are more than just a fix after Sunday’s defeat to the Vikings. Even if the Saints wanted to start new players, they don’t really have any other options.

They are already down several offensive starters — clearly with Winston, wide receiver Michael Thomas Kamara has a toe injury, and Kamara has a rib injury.

Since training camp, injuries have been a major reason for the Saints’ lack of offensive chemistry.

Allen explained that “there’s some adjustment to make with that.” “We will keep fighting and continue to fight, and we’ll figure it out and play better football,” Allen said.

The Saints might consider changing to Dalton. At least, until Winston fully recovers. Dalton was not perfect, but he was still able to lead numerous touchdown drives and make key throws, including a 33 yard pass. Marquez Callaway In the third quarter, a touchdown run was made by Latavius Murray.

His 32-yard completion Chris Olave Lutz was left with 24 seconds to score the deep-field goal.

McCoy said, “I would call Andy great — cool, calm and collected.”

Dalton is not the only problem. Special teams coverage against the Vikings was problematic, with Dalton having to give up a fake punt. At the conclusion, the Saints had 34 penalties to their name.

Three key penalties were imposed on the Saints by the Vikings during the Vikings’ go-ahead drive. Safety Tyrann Mathieu He stated that he didn’t believe he had committed an illegal hand penalty which gave the Vikings a three-down conversion.

“I don’t believe that I touched his face.” Yeah, I don’t think I touched his face. Mathieu stated that Mathieu knew I hadn’t. Mathieu said, “But, you’ll be able to see, it was called. You have to learn to live with it. Even though we lost, I felt that we could continue fighting. “You know what, I’ll be there to defend this defense every day.”

Allen and many players agreed that the Saints have a long-term season to address their problems. However, if they don’t quickly fix them, the hole they are in could get worse.

“I think that this thing will turn around. I have been in teams with talent that won, and on teams with talent who lost. … [I’ve] “It was like you had seen it all.” Saints receiver Jarvis Landry. “I think we have an amazing culture. There are many great leaders in our organization. Adversity is a great way to learn about yourself. It’s still early. It’s just that we need to get on the offense faster. “… Some people might think we can be 0-4, but it is possible to be 4-0.”

Dalton makes his Saints-regular-season debut after joining the team on a one-year deal In the offseason, finished 20 out of 28 passing for 236 yard and a touchdown with no interceptions.

Dalton said, “We haven’t lost any of the games that we’ve played.” “It comes down to one or a few plays. And we have to find a method to make those plays that help us win, rather than making the mistakes that make us lose. It’s the six turnovers that I mentioned at the beginning of the game, which completely changed the flow of the game. And it all starts with me.