• WHERE: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
• WHEN: 1:00 PM ET | FOX

The Saints are perhaps the hottest topic in the NFL right now. After beating the Cowboys in Week 2, they have made quite the impression. Derek Carr He appears to be in top form, and the defense ranks in the top 10 in nearly every pass and rush defense category, according to NFL Pro. The Eagles suffered a heartbreaking loss to Monday night football last week due to a questionable play call and a dropped pass, despite a great performance from Jalen hurtsThe defense still has some things to improve before taking on a strong Saints offense, but the offense is very solid overall.

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 above expectation (CPOE). So far, Rashid Shaheed is Carr’s favorite target when he’s trying to get the ball out wide. He caught three of his five 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 Currently tied for the second-most downfield targets this season (eight), allowing three completions for 71 yards. Fellow CB Darius kills has been the target of two downfield attempts, allowing a total of 30 yards receiving on both attempts.