• WHERE: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
• WHEN: 1 p.m. ET | FOX

The Saints might be the hottest topic in the NFL right now. After routing the Cowboys in Week 2, they have made an impression. Derek Carr looks like he’s in prime form, and the defense is ranked in the top 10 in nearly every pass and rush defense category, per NFL Pro. The Eagles lost in heartbreaking fashion on Monday Night Football last week due to a questionable play call and a dropped pass, despite a great performance from Jalen Hurts. The defense has areas to fix ahead of facing a hot Saints offense, but the offense has been very solid for the most part.  

NFL Pro Insight: 

Carr has completed 11 of 16 downfield pass attempts (10+ air yards) for 292 yards this season, including four touchdowns and an interception. Carr’s 68.8% completion percentage on downfield passes is his best since 2016, while also generating +21.3% completion percentage over expected (CPOE). So far, Rashid Shaheed has been Carr’s favorite target when pushing the ball deep, catching three of his five downfield targets for 146 yards and two touchdowns.  

The Eagles defense has allowed 297 passing yards on downfield attempts in 2024, the second-most in the NFL. Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell is currently tied for the second-most downfield targets this season (eight), allowing three completions for 71 yards.  Fellow CB Darius Slay has been targeted twice on attempts downfield, allowing receptions on both for 30 total yards.