The New Orleans Saints (1-2) will travel across the pond to take on the Minnesota Vikings (2-1) as they will look to end a two-game losing skid. New Orleans is 2-0 in games played in London with wins coming in 2008 against the Chargers and in 2017 against the Dolphins. Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints Game Information: Current Records: Minnesota Vikings (2-1) vs. New Orleans Saints (1-2) Date/Time: October 2nd @ 8:30 a.m. CT Where to Watch: NFL Network (Commentators: Play-By-Play Kevin Kugler, Analyst Mark Sanchez) Spread: Vikings (-2.5) Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints Series History: The Vikings…
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Tyler Eschette
Covers LSU and the New Orleans Saints for Gridiron Heroics.
LSU (3-1) will get its first true road test of the 2022 season this weekend as they will travel east to take on Auburn (3-1). After a dominating 38-0 win over New Mexico in Tiger Stadium, the Tigers will look to end their two-game losing skid over Auburn. LSU @ Auburn Game Information: Current Records: LSU (3-1) @ Auburn (3-1) Date/Time: October 1st @ 6 p.m. CT Where: Jordan Hare Stadium; Auburn, AL Where to Watch: (Commentators: Play-By-Play Joe Tessitore, Analyst Greg McElroy, Reporter Katie George) Spread: LSU (-9.0) LSU vs. Auburn Series History: LSU leads the all time series…
The New Orleans Saints (1-2) suffered a back-to-back losses as they fell to the Carolina Panthers (1-2) on the road, 22-14. New Orleans’s offense was shut out in the first half as they struggled to find any rhythm. The Saints outgained the Panthers 426 yards to 293 yards. In the end it wasn’t enough as the black and gold came up short. Here are three studs and three duds of the Saints 22-14 loss to Carolina: Stud: Chris Olave, Wide Receiver There were a few bright spots in the Saints offense today. That was the continuing emergence of rookie wide…
LSU (3-1) was able to shut down New Mexico’s (2-2) offense in a 38-0 win to close out a three-game home stretch at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers were able to strike early and from there never let go of the lead as they will jump back into conference play in week five. Here are three takeaways from LSU’s dominating victory over New Mexico: LSU’s Defense Shuts Down New Mexico’s Offense LSU was able to post a shutout and they held New Mexico’s offense to 88 total yards of offense (47 passing yards and 41 rushing yards). The Tiger defense was…
It is about that time in the week where you need to lock in who is going to be in your fantasy football lineups going into this weekend’s slate of games in the NFL. Whether you are trying to pick up your first win of the season or continuing your undefeated season it is important to put in the players that will get you the maximum number of points. First, here are the players you should start heading into week three: Quarterback Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals Burrow’s start to the 2022 season hasn’t been what he had scripted, especially after…
The New Orleans Saints (1-1) will head east to take on the Carolina Panthers (0-2) as they look to bounce back after a home loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-10. The Saints will finish out a three-game stretch against NFC South opponents before they travel across the pond in week four. New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers Game Information: Current Records: New Orleans Saints (1-1) @ Carolina Panthers (0-2) Date/Time: September 25th @ 12 p.m. CT Where: Bank of America Stadium; Charlotte, NC Where to Watch: FOX (Commentators: Play-By-Play Dan Hellie, Analyst Matt Millen) Spread: Saints (-3.0) New Orleans…
LSU (2-1) will welcome New Mexico (2-1) to Tiger Stadium on Saturday night as the Tigers look to continue their momentum after a big win at home against Mississippi State. This will be the first all-time meeting between the two teams as the Lobos will hit the road for the first time during the 2022 season. New Mexico @ LSU Game Information: Current Records: New Mexico (2-1) @ LSU (2-1) Date/Time: September 24th @ 6:30 p.m. CT Where: Tiger Stadium; Baton Rouge, LA Where to Watch: SEC Network + and ESPN + (Commentators: Play-By-Play Mike Corey, Analyst Dave Steckel, Reporter…
Brian Kelly spoke with the media today at noon to discuss what went right for the Tigers in their 31-16 win on Saturday night. The first-year head coach also spent some time looking forward to playing New Mexico as LSU will host the Lobos in their third consecutive home game. Here were some key takeaways from Kelly’s press conference: On New Mexico’s Defense Posing a Challenge to LSU: “New Mexico’s defense poses some challenges, only allowing 13.5 PPG. If you’re not executing at a high level they will turn it into a close game.” What He is Looking For After…
LSU’s defense rose to the occasion in the second half shutting down a high-powered Mississippi State offense. The Bulldogs quickly got out to a 13-0 lead in the first half, but the defense was able to make the much-needed adjustments. B.J. Ojulari and Jay Ward both received player of the week honors for their performance this past Saturday night. B.J. Ojulari Named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week Ojulari recorded 2.5 tackles for loss, two hurries and 1.5 sacks on Saturday night against the Bulldog defense. The Marietta, Georgia native was able to put pressure on Will Rogers for a…
The New Orleans Saints (1-1) would fall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0), 20-10, in their home opener for the 2022 season. Five turnovers in the second half would prove costly as the Saints offense had trouble finding any rhythm against the Buccaneers defense. Offense Strikes First, But Nothing Else in the First Half The Saints offense stepped on the field first looking to get off to a fast start against Tampa Bay. The drive almost got off to a rough start as Adam Prentice fumbled, but it ended up going out of bounds. New Orleans was able to drive…
