The New Orleans Saints are on the road for Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season, as they are set for a big NFC matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore has been dealing with a hamstring issue that has made his status for this game murky, and it sounds like it is going to result in him missing New Orleans' second game of the year.
Via Josina Anderson:
“I’m told Saints CB Marshon Lattimore, listed as questionable with a hamstring, will be inactive vs the Cowboys.”
Lattimore racked up a pair of tackles before leaving their win over the Panthers early. He did a great job limiting Diontae Johnson to two receptions for 19 yards, which isn't surprising given his shutdown nature as a defensive back. The Saints are coming off a 47-10 win, but the Cowboys are a much more daunting test, especially now that Lattimore won't be playing..
Saints are ready for the Cowboys, despite being without Marshon Lattimore
The Saints are the only Week 1 NFL team being castigated for winning big. Yes, they played the Panthers, who likely will finish the year among the worst teams in the league. But they also showed that they are not a one-dimensional team this year. The main concern heading into the season was how quarterback Derek Carr would perform within the offense, and if they were able to give their middle-of-the-pack defense some help. So far, it's proving to not be a worry.
Carr is coming off one of the best games of his NFL career, and he looks more comfortable in the Saints' system than he did in his first year with the team in 2023. It's only been one week against a feeble opponent, but momentum is king in the NFL. Look for the Saints to go right after Dallas' defense. With Lattimore now expected to be out, New Orleans will likely ask for more out of rookie corner Kool-Aid McKinstry.
It's a shame Lattimore won't get to battle against superstar wideout CeeDee Lamb in this game, and the Saints are going to have to adjust quickly if they intend on coming out on top.
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