It didn't figure to be a pretty game when the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers engaged Sunday in the Caesars Superdome, and it wasn't. The Saints and Bucs get to base level with each other, with all pretense removed, and slugfests ensue like Tampa Bay’s 20-10 victory on Sunday.
But there are standout performances that can be mined from the rubble.
OFFENSE: Unfortunately for the Saints, none of those such performances happened on offense. Quarterback Jameis Winston passed for 236 yards and a touchdown, but threw three interceptions, including a pick-6. Running back Mark Ingram II ran for 60 yards on 10 carries and eclipsed 10,000 career yards from scrimmage, but lost a fumble in the red zone with the score tied 3-3 in the third quarter. Receiver Chris Olave caught five passes for 80 yards, but lost a fumble when he fell to the turf untouched. The offensive line had a hand in Winston being sacked six times. There will be better days ahead for the unit as it seeks to quickly find its chemistry and footing, but Sunday wasn't a day to fondly remember.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) and defensive back Bradley Roby (21) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (71) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receivers Chris Olave (12) and Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) and defensive back Bradley Roby (21) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Justin Evans (30) and linebacker Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) and defensive lineman Christian Ringo (57) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive lineman David Onyemata (93) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) and offensive lineman James Hurst (74) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) and offensive lineman James Hurst (74) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray (48) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye (6) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints punter Blake Gillikin (4) and kicker Wil Lutz (3) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints punter Blake Gillikin (4) and kicker Wil Lutz (3) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) and defensive lineman David Onyemata (93) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) and safety Daniel Sorensen (25) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Chase Hansen (42) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty (11) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty (11) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty (11) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Andrus Peat (75) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye (6) and defensive back Marshon Lattimore (23) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebackers Pete Werner (20) and Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Daniel Sorensen (25) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (5) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Zack Baun (53) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (5) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (5) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (5) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (5) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (5) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Andrew Dowell (50) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Zack Baun (53) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore (23) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore (23) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore (23) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Justin Evans (30) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore (23) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen and wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Alontae Taylor (27) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) and fullback Adam Prentice (46) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive lineman David Onyemata (93) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints players in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator Kris Richard in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) and defensive linemen Kentavius Street (91) and Christian Ringo (57) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Bradley Roby (21) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Bradley Roby (21) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebackers Pete Werner (20) and Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebackers Pete Werner (20) and Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) and defensive back Bradley Roby (21) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) and defensive back Bradley Roby (21) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Bradley Roby (21) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Bradley Roby (21) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) and linebacker Andrew Dowell (50) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints punter Blake Gillikin (4) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Chase Hansen (42) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints offensive linemen Erik McCoy (78) and Andrus Peat (75) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen and co-defensive coordinator Kris Richard in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Kentavius Street (91) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Andrus Peat (75) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) and quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman James Hurst (74) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Justin Evans (30) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Bradley Roby (21), safety Tyrann Mathieu (32), and linebacker Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints fullback Adam Prentice (46) and offensive lineman James Hurst (74) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz (51) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman James Hurst (74) and Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) and defensive back Marshon Lattimore (23) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Dwayne Washington (24) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints punter Blake Gillikin (4) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye (6) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints safety Justin Evans (30) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) and center Erik McCoy (78) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (34) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (34) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints fullback Adam Prentice (46) and running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Andrus Peat (75) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Andrus Peat (75) in action during their 2022 Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
DEFENSE: When Demario Davis said that fellow linebacker Pete Werner was playing the Will position as well as anyone in the league, it wasn't smoke. Werner's eight tackles and one pass defensed against Tampa Bay don't speak as loudly as it does to watch him play and combine with Davis to give him the effective teammate that he needs. Werner can play in space, he can fill against the run and his instincts are becoming more of a weapon as his film study continues to reap benefits. The second-year player appears to have taken a significant jump from his rookie year, and that's saying something.
SPECIALL TEAMS: There just wasn't much that happened with the unit that jumped out. Deonte Harty returned a couple of kickoffs for 65 yards but otherwise, it was somewhat quiet on the special team front. We shouldn't be spoiled by what happened in the season opener, when Wil Lutz kicked a game-winning field goal (51 yards) and Payton Turner blocked a possible lead-taking field goal by Atlanta. And there will be games where the unit again will have several standout, game-winning or game-changing performances. But Sunday mostly was quiet for the Saints' special teams.
