Saints' Derek Carr Fires Up Home Crowd for Eagles Showdown, Says 'It's gonna be awesome'

The New Orleans Saints are on a scoring rampage, and quarterback Derek Carr is leading the charge. After a dominant start to the season, Carr is eager to bring the excitement back to the Caesars Superdome as the Saints host the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The New Orleans Saints are back at home, bringing with them a revitalized energy that has their fans eagerly awaiting more high-scoring action.Leading the charge is quarterback Derek Carr, whose electrifying performance in the first two games has reignited hope among the New Orleans faithful. As the Saints prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles, Carr is determined to deliver a show that will keep the home crowd buzzing.

Carr, off to a spectacular start this season, expressed his excitement about the upcoming game at the Caesars Superdome. "It's gonna be awesome," he stated when asked about the potential homefield advantage. Reflecting on the team's lackluster performance last year, Carr acknowledged, "We had to prove it to our fans. We didn't give them good enough football last year."
The Saints have truly turned things around in 2024, opening their season with a commanding 47-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers and following it up with an impressive 44-19 upset over the Dallas Cowboys. This explosive start stands in stark contrast to the struggles of 2023 when the team posted a 9-8 record. While the talent was evident last year, the offensive spark was often missing.
Carr, alongside offensive coordinator Kliff Kubiak, has transformed the team into an offensive powerhouse, and Carr believes it's all about delivering joy to their fans. "We always talk about how we gotta win for our city, we gotta win for them to be happy," said Carr. His focus is on ensuring that fans can enjoy their Sundays with the Saints once again, and the upcoming game is expected to offer that thrilling atmosphere.
The Saints' performance so far has been nothing short of remarkable. Averaging 45.5 points per game, the team leads the league by more than 10 points. According to NFL Research, their 91 points over the first two games tie them for the second-highest total since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970. Historically, teams that have scored this many points early in the season — including the 2009 Saints and the 1971 Cowboys — have gone on to win the Super Bowl.
However, Carr remains cautious despite the early success. "Obviously, you see the stats, you see the numbers out there for the whole offense, what it's been in history, and all that kinda stuff, and it's cool," he said. "But at the same time, it doesn't mean anything this week."
As the Saints gear up for their showdown against the Eagles, Carr credits the team's success to the collective effort of his teammates and coaching staff. "There's so much that goes into it," Carr said. "The coaches have been unbelievable and the standard they've held us to. Our guys have worked their butts off."
The 2-0 start has created a palpable buzz around New Orleans, with fans eager to see if the Saints can keep up their winning streak. "You can definitely feel the buzz," said Carr, excited to experience the electric atmosphere that awaits them on Sunday. The stage is set, and Carr is ready to lead the Saints in what promises to be an unforgettable game.
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