KHALEN SAUNDERS 2024 SEASON ANALYSIS:
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders completed his second season with the Black and Gold, playing in 13 games, 10 starts. He recorded his first sacks as a member of the Saints, hauling down quarterbacks on two occasions. The defensive lineman also hauled in his first career interception which he returned for 37 yards.
On top of that, he finished the season with 43 tackles (18 solo) and a career high three passes defensed. He completed the season with seven pressures and three tackles for loss.
BEST GAME OF KHALEN SAUNDERS' 2024 SEASON:
Saunders best game came in Week 5 against his former team, the Kansas City Chiefs. The defensive tackle recorded his first career interception. The big man was not done after he caught the ball however as he would go on to return it 37 yards before being brought down. Saunders also recorded seven tackles (two solo), tied for the second highest single game total of his career.
BEST QUOTE FROM KHALEN SAUNDERS' 2024 SEASON:
"Trying to get it home, take it home. Like you said, them running back days flashed in my head, and I was like that's 101 though, that's a little ways to go. I was just trying to give us some good field position. Once I came out, I'm like alright I got to get past the 25 now. But yeah, It was a good return and I wish I could have took it all the way though."
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders in action throughout the 2024 NFL season.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) intercepts Patrick Mahomes pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 7, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) intercepts Patrick Mahomes pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 7, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 7, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 13, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 13, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 27, 2024 at Sofi Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) sacks Justin Herbert in the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 27, 2024 at Sofi Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) sacks Justin Herbert during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 27, 2024 at Sofi Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) after sacking Justin Herbert during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 27, 2024 at Sofi Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 3, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 3, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 10 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 10, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) and DE Carl Granderson (96) make a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Cleveland Browns for Week 11 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 17, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) and DE Carl Granderson (96) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Cleveland Browns for Week 11 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 17, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Rams for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season on Dec. 1, 2024 at the Caesars Superdome.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) tackles Tyrone Tracy Jr. during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 8, 2024 at MetLife Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 8, 2024 at MetLife Stadium.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Washington Commanders for Week 15 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 15, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Las Vegas Raiders for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 29, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Khalen Saunders (50) and DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL Season on Jan. 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
