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‘Desperate’ Dennis Allen Downplays Loss vs Rams to Deliver Solid Message for Defeated Saints

Published 12/22/2023, 1:59 PM EST

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The New Orleans Saints recently faced a setback against the Los Angeles Rams. Their game resulted in a 30-22 defeat. This outcome altered the trajectory of both teams’ seasons. The Rams are now standing at an 8-7 record as they displayed a notable resurgence in their last game.

At the same time, the Saints’ journey hit a snag, bringing down their record to 7-8. After the match, Saints’ head coach Dennis Allen engaged with the media. His remarks were focused on delivering a pivotal message in light of the team’s loss. He offered insights into their performance and the approach they need to adopt moving forward. His comments have been circulating online, creating a stir.

Allen revealed his thoughts about their loss

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In a post-game media briefing, Dennis Allen, the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, addressed their recent performance trends. He particularly pointed out their habit of rallying too late in the game. When asked about this pattern, Allen candidly responded to the question. He said, “I can’t answer that question.”

He emphasized the continuous fighting spirit of his team, but also expressed frustration over missed early opportunities. “Our guys continue to fight.” He further added, “It’s you know, can be a little frustrating, that you’d like to think you could you know do some of those things a little bit earlier in the game. And like I said we move the ball at times early in the game we just we miss some opportunities.”

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While reflecting on the defeat, Allen acknowledged the strength of their opponents. He said, “We lost on the road to a good team.” He then shifted focus to the future and talked about the Saints’ upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Not to mention, the Saints certainly lost the golden opportunity to increase their chances to get the ticket to the playoffs.

Saints’ playoff hopes dangle by a thread after loss

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In a season game against the Rams, the Saints experienced a significant setback, reminiscent of their earlier 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions. Once again, they found themselves struggling to recover from an early deficit.

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Despite a late surge led by quarterback Derek Carr, who connected for touchdowns with Juwan Johnson and A.T. Perry, the Saints couldn’t overturn the initial disadvantage. This defeat jeopardized their playoff aspirations, which they last visited in the 2020 season. Saints defensive end, Cameron Jordan, had earlier underscored the high stakes.

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He said in an interview, “The moment we falter is the moment we give somebody else our fate.” Now, the Saints face a challenging scenario where they need to win their remaining games and hope for favorable results from other teams. What do you think? Will they be seen in the playoffs? Let us know your predictions below.

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