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CAN'T MISS THIS: Saints Rookie Quarterback Delivers On First Drive In Superdome

Spencer Rattler piloted a very memorable drive in front the Superdome crowd in his first outing.

John Hendrix

Aug 25, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) reacts to passing a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 25, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) reacts to passing a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW ORLEANS -- Whether it be by design or some other reason, the Saints turned to rookie Spencer Rattler to kick off their first offensive drive of the second quarter. He made the most of it, helping pilot a 9-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a big touchdown hookup to Equanimeous St. Brown.

It was a 3rd-and-12 play that actually went back to the Titans' 21-yard-line after a Michael Jacobson holding call nullified a James Robinson 11-yard rushing touchdown. Rattler tried the slant to Bub Means on the 2nd-and-12 play that was dropped, but hit a beautiful pass to St. Brown to help cut the Titans lead to 10-7. Rattler came out throwing on the drive, hitting Bub Means for 13 yards to kick it off.

We'll see if Jake Haener comes back in for the third quarter, but he did start the game. The backup battle is unsettled right now, so it's going to be interesting to see if the rookie can make one final push for the coaches.

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John Hendrix
JOHN HENDRIX

I officially started covering the New Orleans Saints & other NFL topics in 2011. My work has been featured on various outlets over the years. I worked closely with Skyhorse Publishing in Fall 2018 to update the book, Tales From the New Orleans Saints Sidelines, which filled in all Saints material from the 2013-2017 seasons. Prior to joining Saints News Network, I served as the Managing Editor of SB Nation's Canal Street Chronicles for 3.5 years, and before that with FanSided's Who Dat Dish as the Managing Editor for several years. I have also had experiences of being a freelance Saints reporter for The Sun Herald in Biloxi, MS and a contributing writer for WDSU, a local NBC TV station in New Orleans. I have appeared on a vast amount of TV and Radio shows, both nationally and locally. For tips, comments, or suggestions, please contact me at johnhendrix@saintsnews.net

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