The Saints’ losing streak is now seven after losing to one of the worst teams in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers scored a late touchdown in the fourth quarter to beat New Orleans 23 to 22. Coach Dennis Allen was hoping the return of starting quarterback Derek Carr would propel the Black and Gold to a much-needed win.
Cut 17 (20) “…advantage of them.”
Carr threw for 236 yards in his return from an oblique injury, but lost his best receiver in the first quarter as Chris Olave suffered another concussion after taking a big hit over the middle of the field trying to catch a pass from Carr.
Former Saints receiver Michael Thomas went on the social media site “X” and blasted Carr for the pass. After the game, Carr said the tweets were unfortunate and he wishes Thomas the best.
ULM could not hang on to a three-point lead in the fourth quarter and lost to Marshall 28 to 23. After starting 5-and-1, the Warhawks now have a two-game losing streak. Coach Bryant Vincent expects his team to keep grinding…
In other action on Saturday….Southeastern Louisiana rallied to beat Lamar 30 to 27 in overtime, Stephen F Austin defeated Nicholls 28 to 12, McNeese ended a three-game losing streak with a 31-3 win over A-and-M Commerce.
Southern scored a late touchdown to beat Alabama A-and-M 25 to 20 and Grambling fell to Bethune Cookman 24-to-21.
Last night in the NBA…Atlanta Hawks dribbled past the Pelicans 126 to 111.