The Saints had a double-digit lead in Las Vegas on Monday night, but the Raiders got rolling in their new stadium and defeated New Orleans 34-24. For the second straight week, the Saints offense couldn’t get into a rhythm while the Raiders had the ball for 36-plus minutes. Coach Sean Payton says allowing the Raiders to convert 10-of-17 on third downs hurt
Cut 10 (12) “…as well.”
Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns, while Saints Q-B Drew Brees threw for 312 yards and a touchdown. He was also intercepted once at the end of the second quarter and there are concerns over whether Father Time has finally caught up with Brees as the 41-year-old missed on some throws he usually connects on.

When asked about possible declining skills, Brees said the entire Saints team is not close to their full capability.

Junior Quarterback Myles Brennan will begin the difficult task on Saturday in trying to follow the footsteps of Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow. Brennan will start at QB for the reigning national champs when they host Mississippi State. Brennan has been waiting for his opportunity and Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s always believed in the Mississippi native…
Cut 16 (21) “…summertime”

ULM will look for its first win of the season on Saturday when they host UTEP. Warhawks coach Matt Viator on what the Miners like to do on defense…
cut 20 (13) “…home again”