The Saints won their third straight game and fourth with rookie Tyler Shough leading the way with their 29-6 domination of the Jets Sunday. New Orleans has been eliminated from playoff contention for weeks now, but head coach Kellen Moore says getting wins under the belt of a young team is more than enough motivation.
Cut 14 (06) “…guys doing this.”
The Saints have a chance to make it four in a row as they visit the 3-and-12 Titans Sunday.
NFL Pro Bowl rosters were announced today, and New Orleans is without a representative for the second straight season despite pass catchers Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson each ranking in the top six in yards at their positions. Former Saint Rashid Shaheed was named the NFC’s return specialist after being traded to Seattle earlier this season. Former Tigers Ja’Marr Chase and Derek Stingley Jr. earned their fifth and second Pro Bowl nods, respectively. Chase leads the AFC in yards and receptions, while Stingley’s 4 interceptions and 13 passes defended both rank near the top of the conference. Both will start for the AFC.
The Pelicans have nearly tripled their season win total in the last two weeks, thanks to a five-game win streak they extended last night in an electric 119-113 comeback win over the Mavericks. Zion Williamson led the team with 24 points off the bench to go along with nine boards and three assists. The 8-and-22 Pels face the Cavs in Cleveland tonight at 6:30. Forward Herb Jones is a game-time decision after exiting last night’s game with an ankle injury.
The Sugar Bowl is set to host a rematch between Ole Miss and Georgia in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal. The Bulldogs came out on top in a physical 43-35 victory in which the Rebels gave up over 500 yards of offense and failed to force a single punt. Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding says everything starts with his defense.
Cut 16 (11) “…offense back on.”
Before the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day, the Superdome will host Western Kentucky and Southern Miss in the New Orleans Bowl this afternoon at 4:30.