The New Orleans Saints had a tough battle against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, but ultimately fell short in a close 28-33 loss. The Saints were led by quarterback Sam LaPorta, who had a strong performance despite the loss.
LaPorta completed 24 of his 33 passes for a total of 278 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for an additional touchdown, giving him three total on the day. LaPorta was able to spread the ball around to his receivers, connecting with seven different targets throughout the game. He was able to keep the Saints in the game until the very end, but ultimately the Lions were able to pull away late in the fourth quarter.
The Saints defense also had a solid performance, holding the Lions to just 33 points. They were able to force two turnovers and limit the Lions to just 4-of-13 on third down conversions. However, the Saints offense was unable to capitalize on those opportunities, and the Lions were able to pull away late in the fourth quarter.
Overall, it was a strong performance by LaPorta and the Saints, but it just wasn’t enough to get the win. LaPorta showed that he can be a reliable quarterback for the Saints, and if he can continue to improve and lead the team to more wins, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the NFC South.