What happened: Shedeur Sanders finished the opening two quarters against the New Orleans Saints with 38 passing yards on eight attempts, recording zero touchdowns and zero turnovers. The outing followed his Friday promotion to the starting quarterback role after logging limited action earlier in the campaign.
Why it matters: New Orleans entered Sunday at 2-5 through seven games in 2026, sitting in the 15th seed following an Oct. 25 loss to Pittsburgh. The defensive stand comes as New Orleans evaluates its roster ahead of the league's Nov. 10 trade deadline.
By the numbers: Sanders in 2026 through two games: 3-of-3 passing, 2 yards. New Orleans Saints in 2026 through seven games: 2-5 record, 15th seed.
What to watch: Both units head into halftime before New Orleans navigates the upcoming Nov. 10 trade deadline on Tuesday.