What happened: Spencer Rattler credited his teammates after New Orleans beat Dallas 27-24 in the preseason finale. The win snapped Dallas' unbeaten preseason run and gave the Saints a result to build on heading into the regular season.

Why it matters: Beating a team that had won its first two preseason games is a real answer for a quarterback still fighting to prove himself. A close road win over a hot Cowboys squad is exactly the kind of evidence that should carry weight, not get dismissed as just preseason noise.