"The Saints' 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday was the latest example of a team still trying to figure things out under new coach Kellen Moore. In both games the Saints got off to slow starts and were left scrambling to try to mount comebacks. They also missed field goals in consecutive weeks and gave up several big plays."
"In Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, it was Marvin Harrison Jr. shaking free for a 45-yard gain. Against the Niners, it was backup quarterback Mac Jones connecting with Jauan Jennings for a 42-yard touchdown. Three of the longest plays given up by the Saints occurred on third down against San Francisco. "It hurts when you lose games like this and that's how it's supposed to feel. ... There's no feel-good moments out of this," Moore said."
The New Orleans Saints lost 26-21 to the San Francisco 49ers, marking a second consecutive close defeat to start the season. Slow starts left the team chasing games while missed field goals and several explosive plays surrendered in crucial moments undermined comebacks. In Week 1 Marvin Harrison Jr. broke free for a 45-yard gain; against the 49ers a Mac Jones-to-Jauan Jennings 42-yard touchdown and three of the longest plays occurred on third down. A late sack and strip of Spencer Rattler on fourth-and-1 ended the comeback attempt. Coaches and players emphasized the need to start faster and execute.
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