Packers Shut Out Saints in Monday Night Game
New Orleans, USATue Dec 24 2024
On a recent Monday night, something unusual happened in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers shut out the New Orleans Saints with a dominating 34-0 win. This was the first time a team had been shut out all season. The Packers, now 11-4, are headed to the playoffs. The Saints, however, didn't have their best players and fell to 5-10.
The Saints were without key players like Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, and Taysom Hill. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler started and struggled, throwing an interception and losing a fumble. The Packers outgained the Saints 404 to 196 and had two takeaways.
Green Bay scored touchdowns on their first three drives, leading 21-0 at halftime. Two field goals in the second half made it 27-0. Jordan Love threw for 182 yards and a touchdown before being replaced by Malik Willis, who led the team to another touchdown. Nine Packers players carried the ball, rushing for 188 yards. Seven players caught passes.
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