The New Orleans Saints offense has flown high to start the season. They’ve scored the second most points through two games in NFL history. First halves, in particular, have been explosive since the addition of Klint Kubiak. The first two games featured the two highest scoring first halves of the Dennis Allen era.
Eventually, the output was going to have to slow down. That time came in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles. There was no Derek Carr to Rashid Shaheed 50-yard pass, though the pairing did come close. Alvin Kamara has struggled, and it all started with Erik McCoy exiting the game with a groin injury on the first drive. They were already without Taysom Hill, which limited their versatility. Losing McCoy made the entire offensive line lose its edge.
The Saints offensive line has struggled to stand up to the Eagles defensive line. The absence of McCoy is evident as Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis have destroyed the interior offensive line. Lucas Patrick slid to center and Oli Udoh moved to left guard. That pairing has been ineffective.
Kamara has 12 carries but only 33 rushing yards. Most of the impact has came from the interior. The Saints will have to jumpstart their offense in the second half.
