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New Orleans Saints Dominate at Caesars Superdome Against Las Vegas Raiders

In a commanding performance at the Caesars Superdome, the New Orleans Saints secured a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 24-0. The Saints improved their season record to 7-10, while the Raiders' record fell to 6-11.


New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (89) during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

The New Orleans Saints showcased an impressive defensive display, sacking the opposing quarterback four times and accumulating ten quarterback hits. The defense also tallied eight tackles for loss and forced one interception, which was returned but did not result in additional yards. Pass defense was strong as well; seven passes were defended by the Saints' secondary.


On offense, the passing game was efficient for the home team with a completion percentage of approximately 74 percent from 31 attempts resulting in two touchdowns and no interceptions. The longest pass completed went for 36 yards which also resulted in a touchdown. Overall, they gained 231 passing yards with an average of about seven yards per attempt.


New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (27) reacts after a play during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

The rushing attack added another dimension to their game plan, totaling 136 yards on 32 carries and scoring one touchdown on a three-yard run. They managed an average of over four yards per carry despite two tackles for loss by their opponents.


Special teams contributed as well with five kickoffs totaling 320 yards leading to three touchbacks. Punting was effective too; two punts were placed inside the opponent's twenty-yard line out of only two attempts.


Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Penalties were minimal during this matchup as only five penalties were called against them for a total of just twenty-seven penalty yards.


Looking ahead, fans can anticipate watching their team again when they face off against Baltimore Ravens at home in Caesars Superdome on November seventh at eight fifteen PM Eastern Time broadcasted on ESPN network satellites channel two hundred six.

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