Friday, November 8, 2024

Saints Halftime Report: Haener Takes Control Of The Offense Vs. Cardinals

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The New Orleans Saints lead the Arizona Cardinals 6-0 at halftime in their preseason matchup in Glendale, Arizona.  

Derek Carr opened the first New Orleans offense, completing 2 of 6 passes for 12 yards. Jake Haener led the Saints to two field goals while completing 9 of 13 passes for 107 yards.  

New Orleans scored on an 11-play, 40-yard drive in 5:53 in the second quarter with 3:01 remaining before intermission. The Saints’ defense prevented the Cardinals from scoring at the New Orleans 12-yard line and turned over the football on downs.

Jake Haener

Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener (3) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

On the final drive before the half, Haener located wide receiver A.T. Perry streaking past the Cardinals secondary for a 58-yard connection to the Arizona 21-yard line.  

Three plays later, K Blake Grupe booted a 33-yard field goal. The drive was five plays for 73 yards in 29 seconds.

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