Get Hyped: Everything On the Eagles-Saints Week 3 Clash

The Saints and Eagles meet up in the Superdome for the first time since the 2018 Divisional Playoff game.
Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrates with New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) and New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McInstry(14) after making an interception during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrates with New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) and New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McInstry(14) after making an interception during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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The 2-0 Saints host the Eagles (1-1) in Week 3 in what should be a very electric atmosphere, something we just haven't seen in the Superdome in quite some time. The early hot start from the team has been a welcomed sight, as Klint Kubiak and company have helped revive New Orleans' offensive attack. Of course, it's not just him, but he and his coaches have worked heavily in tandem and have delivered early on. Here's our Pregame Report.

Week 3 Saints Pregame Report vs. Eagles

Rashid Shaheed has been one of the hottest receivers to start the year.
Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

All-Time Series: The Eagles lead the all-time regular season series 18-13, winning two of the past three matchups. New Orleans has a 3-1 record against Philadelphia in the postseason.

Where to Watch: FOX (12:00 p.m. CT) - Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver (field reporter)

Where to Stream: FuboTV, YouTube, Saints App, NFL+

Where to Listen: WWL Radio locally (105.3FM) with Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister and Jeff Nowak (sideline reporter); SIRIUSXM: Eagles Feed | Saints Feed

Referee: Scott Novak

Current Lines: Saints -3 (O/U at 9)

Jersey Combo: Black jerseys, Black pants

Last 5 Matchups

Marshon Lattimore had a big return that helped sparked the Saints to a convincing win in the last meeting
Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) runs with the football after intercepting a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
  • 1/1/23 - Saints 20, Eagles 10
  • 11/21/21 - Eagles 40, Saints 29
  • 12/13/20 - Eagles 24, Saints 21
  • 1/13/19 - Saints 20, Eagles 14 (NFC Divisional)
  • 11/18/18 - Saints 48, Eagles 7

Broadcast Map (via 506sports): FOX has the doubleheader this week with the Ravens-Cowboys game in the afternoon timeframe. As always, check your local listings to see if you'll get the game, which is projected in red.

Eagles-Saints game is projected in Red on FOX.
Eagles-Saints game is projected in Red on FOX. / 506sports

Saints Notes and Storylines for Week 3

No Taysom Hill is a big deal for New Orleans
Aug 25, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) during warmups before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

TAYSOM HILL UNLIKELY TO PLAY: Hill, who does a variety of things for the Saints, was downgraded to doubtful on Saturday after suffering a chest injury against Dallas last week. The New Orleans offense will have to find a way, and this is an even better opportunity to see what Klint Kubiak can cook up. Adam Prentice should be a huge focal point in blocking, and we could see rookie Dallin Holker in the lineup as an extra tight end. Not rushing Hill back for such an early game is the right call.

CONTAINING THE EAGLES RUSHING ATTACK: You aren't going to completely shut down Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, but limiting their success on the day would obviously go a long way. The Saints defense has been able to match the offense and be in sync, and that's one of the many differences in the early season for New Orleans. Regardless of how Dennis Allen approaches defending these two, the adjustments are the biggest thing in this game.

SUPERDOME HYSTERIA: There's two distinct moments I remember the Superdome being at its peak in the past several years. The first was when P.J. Williams got the pick-six to beat the Bucs in 2021, and then it was when Drew Brees was honored when they played the Bills less than a month later. Guess who will be in the building again on Sunday as the Legend of the Game? It's been a LONG time since the Superdome was the dominate place to be, and maybe this could be the year they get it back. We'll see.

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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