The New Orleans Saints (4-7) have won the first two games of the Darren Rizzi era. Now, coming off of a bye, they will look to keep things going against the Los Angeles Rams (5-6) on Sunday at home.
The Saints found a way to defeat Jameis Winston and the Browns inside the Caesars Superdome before the bye week. That allowed them to enjoy the time off and now try to put themselves back into the playoff conversation.
Kickoff inside the Caesars Superdome is set for noon on Sunday, December 1st.
BYE WEEK BOOST
The Saints needed this bye week. They have been dealing with injuries all season long, and finally having a week off should allow them to get some players back healthy.
They stacked together a couple of wins before the time off, which should give them some added confidence. It will be important to get some players refreshed and recovered heading into this matchup against the Rams.
BAD BLOOD?
Saints fans certainly will never forget the 2019 NFC Championship game against the Rams. One of the worst missed calls in NFL history led to the Rams winning the game and moving onto the Super Bowl.
While plenty of players and coaches have come and gone since then, it will always be an added element to the matchups between these two teams.
TROUBLE AT THE TOP
The Saints still have their work cut out for them to try to get back into the playoff mix. However, they may be getting some help from the top of the NFC South.
The Atlanta Falcons have been faltering, now losers of their last two games. That has shrunk the division lead down to just two games currently. If Atlanta continues to struggle and New Orleans continues to surge, this division race may get interesting, especially with Tampa still in it as well.
SERIES RECORD: Rams lead 44-35
Last 5 Meetings:
2023: SAINTS 22 – RAMS 30
2022: SAINTS 27 – RAMS 20
2019: SAINTS 9 – RAMS 27
2019: SAINTS 23 – RAMS 26 (OT) (NFC Championship)
2018: SAINTS 45 – RAMS 35
STAT LEADERS
Saints
Derek Carr: 145-211, 1,742 Yards, 13 TD, 4 INT
Alvin Kamara: 183 Carries, 782 Yards, 6 TD
Alvin Kamara: 55 Catches, 443 Yards, 1 TD
Bryan Bresee: 5.5 Sacks
Demario Davis: 79 Tackles (35 Solo)
Paulson Adebo & Tyrann Mathieu: 3 INT
Blake Grupe: 18-of-19 Field Goals, Long of 57, 26-of-28 PAT
Rams
Matthew Stafford: 256-385, 2,800 Yards, 15 TD, 7 INT
Kyren Williams: 207 Carries, 822 Yards, 9 TD
Cooper Kupp: 55 Catches, 548 Yards, 5 TD
Christian Rozeboom: 91 Tackles (46 Solo)
Braden Fiske & Byron Young: 6 sacks
Jaylen McCullough: 4 INT
Joshua Karty: 16-of-21 Field Goals, Long of 55, 21-of-23 PAT
INJURY REPORT:
Saints
Lucas Patrick, Ankle, Out
Jamaal Williams, Groin, Questionable
Tanoh Kpassagnon, Achilles, Questionable
Erik McCoy, Groin, Questionable
Rams
Alaric Jackson, Foot, Questionable
Tyler Higbee, Knee, Out
KT Leveston, Ankle, Out
