Tag: Marshon Lattimore

The Saints have already reissued Marshon Lattimore’s jersey number

Clyde Edwards-Helaire is set to wear No. 23 for the Saints, used most recently by now-Washington Commander Marshon Lattimore:

The most recent addition to the New Orleans Saints Clyde Edwards-Helaire seems to have chosen his number (of the limited remaining stock, which is worth noting). He was wearing No.23 Thursday at practice, as can be seen in the above video from Adam Ney of WWL-TV.

The Saints have not been hesitant to hand out numbers of notable players in the past, with the No. 13 jersey worn by Michael Thomas being given to Equanimeous St. Brown just this offseason, and many others being used, as there are only so many available to NFL teams. It seems the number of recently traded cornerback Marshon Lattimore will not be an exception, and in my mind, that is not a problem.

The No. 23 has a long history before Lattimore, with the most notable previous wearer prior to him being Pierre Thomas, who everyone can agree is a legend among Saints fans and well deserving of the praise he receives. Lattimore was also an exceptional player in his time with New Orleans, and will likely be in his time after the Saints as well, which we saw in Week 15.

Ultimately, Edwards-Helaire may get some running time in Week 16 with Alvin Kamara’s status up in the air, and if he does, he will be added to the 16 player list in Saints history of those who have worn the No. 23.

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Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore erased one side of the field

Marshon Lattimore was phenomenal in his Washington debut.

Marshon Lattimore’s debut with the Washington Commanders could not have gone any better. After missing his first four games since last month’s trade with a hamstring injury, Lattimore played all but two of Washington’s defensive snaps.

So, how did Lattimore do in his Washington debut?

Lattimore was not targeted once, meaning he did not allow a reception against the Saints in his debut. Sure, he was playing his former team against a pair of struggling young quarterbacks, but New Orleans knew better than anyone not to give Lattimore a chance to make them pay.

How did Lattimore feel about his performance?

“I didn’t really get too much action, but just to be out there was a great feeling,” Lattimore said, per Sam Fortier of The Washington Post.

When Lattimore left the field after chatting with his former teammates, Commanders general manager Adam Peters eagerly awaited Lattimore, picking him up and hugging him before they entered the locker room.

Here’s the video, courtesy of All-Pro Reels.

The Commanders were patient with Lattimore, easing him back into the lineup for the most important stretch of the season. On Sunday, Washington hosts division-leading Philadelphia, where Lattimore will likely draw the assignment of covering wide receiver A.J. Brown.

A position that began the season as a weakness looks much different now with Lattimore’s arrival alongside rookie Mike Sainristi.

When Peters traded for Lattimore, he was looking for a player who could shut down one side of the field. Lattimore erased one side on Sunday.

A tough day for Commanders CB Benjamin St-Juste

St-Juste made an impact, but not how he wanted.

The Washington Commanders couldn’t wait to activate cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Acquired last month at the NFL trade deadline, Lattimore did not play in his first four games after the trade due to a preexisting hamstring injury.

Two weeks ago, anticipating Lattimore’s return, the Commanders waived 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes. Forbes, who struggled badly as a rookie, looked bad in Washington’s Week 1 game against Tampa Bay, and it was clear that the new regime of general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn had already seen enough.

The Commanders mainly used a cornerback rotation of rookie Mike Sainristil, Noah Igbinoghene, and Benjamin St-Juste throughout the season because there was little depth. St-Juste struggled, both in coverage and with penalties.

So, upon Lattimore’s Week 15 return, Lattimore took St-Juste’s place in the starting lineup while Sainristil and Igbinoghene continued in their respective roles.

Here’s the snap count for Washington’s cornerback in Lattimore’s first game:

  • Marshon Lattimore: 53/55 (96%)
  • Mike Sainristil: 50/55 (91%)
  • Noah Igbinoghene: 38/55 (69%)
  • Benjamin St-Juste: 3/55 (5%)

Lattimore was not on a pitch count during his first game, which is excellent news for Washington.

As for St-Juste, it’s clear he played so much early in the season because the Commanders had nowhere else to turn. The only positive was they deemed him a much better option than Forbes. With Lattimore back and Sainristil improving each week, St-Juste’s best path toward playing time is taking snaps from Igbinoghene, but that’s unlikely as he’s played well, too.

Let’s review St-Juste’s snaps on Sunday. He played just three defensive snaps and committed a costly penalty on one of those three snaps, wiping out a Dorance Armstrong sack and nine-yard loss. St-Juste was called for illegal use of hands. Had St-Juste not been called for the penalty, New Orleans would’ve faced a fourth-and-17 from its 17-yard line.

The Saints would eventually kick a field goal, meaning St-Juste’s penalty cost Washington three points.

This was one of many costly mistakes made by the Commanders on Sunday.

Peters and Quinn continue to find their guys. St-Juste is a free agent after the season and will likely play elsewhere next season. The three snaps were a career-low outside of two games during his rookie season, where he did not play on defense, only playing on special teams. He’s been a regular starter over the last three seasons.

Prediction and betting odds for Commanders vs. Saints in Week 15

Analyzing Commanders vs. Saints game with odds and lines, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Commanders (8-5) are back in action Sunday, traveling south to face the New Orleans Saints (5-8).

Washington looks to continue its playoff push. The Commanders lead the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC’s No. 7 playoff seed by half a game.

The Saints enter Sunday’s game winners of three of their last four games but will likely be without starting quarterback Derek Carr. Carr suffered a fractured non-throwing hand and a concussion last week. Jake Haener is expected to start for New Orleans.

Below are the latest odds and our final score prediction for Sunday.

Commanders vs. Saints game odds:

All NFL Odds via BetMGM:

  • Point spread: Commanders -7.5 (-110) / Saints +7.5 (-110)
  • Money line: Commanders -400 / Saints +310
  • Over-under: 43.5 (O: -110 / U: -110)

Commanders vs. Saints injury updates:

  • Commanders DT Daron Payne: Questionable (back)
  • Commanders K Zane Gonzalez: Questionable (left foot)
  • Commanders WR Noah Brown: Out (kidney, placed on IR)
  • Saints LB D’Marco Jackson: Out (ankle)
  • Saints WR Bub Means: Out (ankle)
  • Saints QB Derek Carr: Doubtful (left hand, concussion)

Commanders vs. Saints prediction, pick:

Bryan Manning:

The Commanders are coming off a much-needed bye week. They did receive some bad news last week when coach Dan Quinn revealed wide receiver Noah Brown would likely be out for the remainder of the season. On Sunday, expect OC Kliff Kingsbury to establish the run early and create some downfield shot plays to Terry McLaurin. Also, don’t be shocked to see Dyami Brown to continue to receive more opportunities. Defensively, the Commanders will get after Jake Haener early and often. Commanders 31, Saints 10

Ivan Lambert:

Well, the Commanders just signed their seventh kicker to their active roster this season.

But the Commanders are looking to pound the ball many times against the Saints, hoping the place-kicker problems won’t matter in New Orleans.

CB Marcus Lattimore makes his debut, but WR Noah Brown is most likely lost for the remainder of the season. 

Most Commanders fans will have not even heard of Saints starter QB Jake Haener.

If the Commanders can control RB Alvin Kamara, getting on top of the Saints early, it could result in a miserable start for Haener.

The Saints’ run defense is one of the worst in the NFL, so look for Kliff Kingsbury to have the Commanders and Jayden Daniels running the ball. Commanders 26, Saints 13

Serena Burks: The Commanders are fresh off their bye week and facing a struggling Saints team that has lost several skill players this season. The Saints haven’t been eliminated from playoff contention yet, but the likelihood is slim in the ultra-competitive NFC. The Commanders are still on their way to a wild card berth as long as they continue to win, and with more players healthy this week, the likelihood that they win on the road is good. The Commanders have some serious offensive weapons, and the Saints’ defense ranks near the bottom of the league in most metrics. Meanwhile, the Saints have limited offensive weapons, mainly Alvin Kamara, and the Commanders’ defense is equipped enough to handle a one-dimensional attack. Commanders 35, Saints 13

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What Commanders CB Marcus Lattimore said about facing the Saints?

Marcus Lattimore spoke about facing his former team and admits it means a little more.

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore will don the burgundy and gold for the first time Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. The Commanders acquired Lattimore from the Saints at the NFL trade deadline last month, but he has yet to play due to a hamstring injury he suffered while still in New Orleans.

Playing against your former team is always emotional. Some players downplay it, while others acknowledge that it’s a big game personally. You can put Lattimore in the latter category.

After Friday’s practice, the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback spoke to reporters and was asked how it felt to play his first game for Washington against the only team he’s ever played for in eight NFL seasons.

“I’d be lying if I said yes,” Lattimore answered. “It’s like they traded me away. I’m going back to show why they shouldn’t have.”

Lattimore made it clear he was happy to be in Washington but admitted this game provided a little extra motivation.

“You know, I’m happy where I’m at, but you know how it be. Extra motivation for the game, that’s all.”

Lattimore was one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks with the Saints. As it became clear that New Orleans wasn’t a contender, trade rumors surrounded him throughout the past year. The Commanders acquired Lattimore, hoping he could help them in this season’s run to the playoffs and over the next two seasons.

Cameron Jordan had the perfect response to Marshon Lattimore’s debut vs. Saints

Cameron Jordan found out Marshon Lattimore would make his debut against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, and he reacted just like any other fan:

Marshon Lattimore had to return from injury at some point, and all signs point to him making his Washington Commanders debut against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan had an extremely relatable reaction to this news: “Just knew it. Just knew he was going to wait for this game.”

This was a predictable scenario, so we’ve been tracking Lattimore’s health for a couple of weeks. His practice status improved just before the Commanders’ bye week. That was a huge signal he’d be ready for Week 15, coming out the bye, against his former team.

Jordan, like many Saints fans, still believes in Lattimore’s talent. Jordan gave Lattimore his credit, calling him the team’s best cornerback. Quantity of games has been a much larger obstacle than quality of play for the former Pro Bowler.

 As the Saints take on the Commanders, Lattimore will be going against a depleted Saints receiving corps. Regardless of who he’s facing, the “Marshon Lattimore Revenge Game” is the attention-grabber of Week 15.

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Marshon Lattimore getting plenty of motivation from facing former team

Marshon Lattimore isn’t hiding anything. He feels plenty of motivation from facing his former team, and wants to prove the Saints were wrong to trade him:

Marshon Lattimore was often thrown out as a potential trade piece for at least a year before the New Orleans Saints actually traded their star cornerback to the Washington Commanders.

Lattimore hasn’t played since being traded, but he’ll make his debut in a Commanders uniform in Week 15.

While some players may downplay what this game means, Lattimore put it all out in the open. He went as far as to say he’d be lying to say making his debut against the Saints doesn’t mean more than if it were any other team.

Any time a player plays his former team, fans will label it a revenge game. That term is usually just fan discussion and in jest.

This isn’t just within the fan base. This is a true revenge game, at least from Lattimore’s side.  His comments ahead of the Week 15 matchup confirms at Lattimore views this as a revenge game. He told reporters, “They traded me away. I’m going back to show why they shouldn’t have.”

There was documented tension between Lattimore and, then head coach, Dennis Allen. Despite the change at head coach, Lattimore still enters this week with a chip on his shoulder.

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Saints share good news on final injury report vs. Washington Commanders

The New Orleans Saints shared good news on Alvin Kamara with their final injury report for Week 15’s game against the Washington Commanders:

Here we go. The New Orleans Saints shared good news on Alvin Kamara with their final injury report for Week 15’s game against the Washington Commanders. Kamara missed the first two days of practice recovering from an illness, but the star running back worked out fully on Friday and has no game status listed for Sunday’s kickoff — he’ll be leading the charge like he has all year.

A couple of Saints players were listed with game statuses worth watching, though. Starting quarterback Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) is doubtful to play after missing practice this week. Veteran defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles) has been working his way back from the physically unable to perform list (PUP) and is officially questionable for Sunday’s game. Rookie wide receiver Bub Means (ankle), who is on injured reserve, has been ruled out along with backup linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle).

As for the other side? Former Saints Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is expected to play and make his Washington Commanders debut after missing the last month with that soft-tissue injury, having been dealt at the NFL trade deadline. Of course he’s debuting against his former team. Additionally, Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (kidney) has been ruled out, and three of his teammates are questionable: defensive tackle Daron Payne (back), wide receiver Jamison Crowder (calf), and kicker Zane Gonzalez (left foot).

Here is the final injury report from both teams:

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Saints vs. Commanders: 3 causes for concern in Week 15

The New Orleans Saints host the Washington Commanders in Week 15, here are three causes for concern for the home squad this week

The New Orleans Saints are set to wrap up their NFC East competitions this week with a home game against the Washington Commanders. The Saints are coming off a 14-11 victory over the New York Giants that came down to the final play, while the Commanders are coming off a bye week, and prior to that a 42-19 victory over the Tennessee Titans.

This is certainly not a favorable matchup as the Saints come in without starting quarterback Derek Carr, and even with him, the offensive side of the ball has struggled immensely in many of their recent games.

With that said, heading into the Week 15 matchup, here are three causes for concern for the Saints side of things:

Aug 25, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener (3) is announced to the fans before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Jake Haener is getting his first career start in this game

The New Orleans Saints made their decision at the quarterback position, and ultimately they decided to go with Jake Haener over Spencer Rattler and Ben DiNucci. Haener has not started a game for the Saints in his first season and a little over a half, and this will be his first time getting substantial playing time in the regular season. In the seven games he has entered to date, he has completed 14 of his 29 passes (48.3%) for 177 yards and 1 touchdown to 0 interceptions.

To be completely frank, we have no clue how this game will go under Haener, and while he has potential, the odds that he is going to outperform whatever Derek Carr brought to the table are slim. Having the lights of the Caesars Superdome on him this week, he would need to step up immensely against an 8-5 Commanders squad and lead the team, not just facilitate the offense.

Sep 16, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) reacts during the first half against the New York Giants at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

There is a clear talent disparity at the skills positions this week

The Saints have been lacking at the skills positions in recent weeks due to the injuries to Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, and Bub Means previously occurring. Now they have to go up against a team with Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Brian Robinson, and Zach Ertz, who have all had years varying from solid to great. Daniels at the helm has been an outstanding addition and his rookie season, while not perfect, has been about as good as you could ask for. Meanwhile the Saints will be revolving around Alvin Kamara and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, as those two have been the focal point of the offense outside Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau. We will see if this matters against the Saints’ high level defense, but ultimately putting all their eggs in one basket will likely not pan out well.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 10: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders reacts after running for a touchdown against the New York Jets in the first half of the preseason game against at MetLife Stadium on August 10, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Commanders’ passing game is extremely efficient, which bodes poorly for a struggling Saints secondary

The Washington Commanders passing game has been strong overall, but their biggest strength is the efficiency they play with, specifically a 69.8% completion rate on passes, which is good enough for fourth place in the entire NFL. The Saints secondary on the other side has been having a difficult time adjusting to life without Marshon Lattimore. They have allowed the 5th-most passing yards (3,390), 6th-most 20-plus yard passing plays (46), and are tied for the most allowed 40-plus yard passing plays (10) as well. They have struggled immensely in recent weeks, and this week seems like it will be no different

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Washington Commanders announce decision on Marshon Lattimore

The Washington Commanders confirmed Marshon Lattimore will make his debut against the New Orleans Saints in Week 15:

Well, this had been expected for a few days, but now it has been officially confirmed by the Washington Commanders. Marshon Lattimore will make his Washington debut against the team that traded him, the New Orleans Saints, in Week 15.

Lattimore has not played since his trade prior to the NFL trade deadline in early November due to a hamstring injury that he suffered with the Saints the week prior. Now, he will get the chance to go back on the field for the first time since Week 8, and do so in his former stadium against his former team.

The Saints will have their hands full with this as well, as their wide receiver core is already depleted due to injury, so Marquez Valdes-Scantling and crew will have to make the most of their opportunities when they get them, as Lattimore will not be giving many glimpses of hope against this offense.

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