Blown Away: Saints' Disastrous Primetime Game Against Packers Sparks Major Questions

   

The New Orleans Saints turned in a historically poor performance against the Green Bay Packers during a nationally televised game on ESPN, and they looked like a lost franchise. The 34-0 loss further drove home a major reality for this team. They really have to look at themselves in the mirror in the offseason and be honest with their direction going forward. This simply isn't it.

Blown Away: Saints' Disastrous Primetime Game Against Packers Sparks Major Questions

If you dare, you can relive the game live through our stream. However, you can check out our Week 16 post-game show on Second And Saints to get our thoughts on this clunker of a performance. It was bad, and that's being polite.

Key Takeaways

  • Performance Overview: The Saints' effort was labeled one of their worst in years, representing a stark decline from prior expectations. It was the second time they got shut out in the past two years, with the last coming against the 49ers in 2022. New Orleans had a string of 369 games without being shut out prior to the 13-0 loss to San Francisco.
  • In-Depth Analysis: Hosts