In a Week 3 matchup at Caesars Superdome, the New Orleans Saints faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles, with both teams entering the game sporting a 2-1 record. The Saints' defense put up a spirited effort, forcing two turnovers, blocking a punt, and halting the Eagles twice on crucial fourth-down plays. Despite their defensive efforts, the Saints fell short as the Eagles emerged victorious with a 15-12 win on Sunday.

The game remained scoreless until the Eagles' star running back Saquon Barkley broke the deadlock with a spectacular 65-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. Trailing, the Saints responded by taking a 12-7 lead with a late 12-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Derek Carr to receiver Chris Olave with just over two minutes left on the clock. However, Philadelphia quickly struck back, with a 61-yard pass to tight end Dallas Goedert setting up Barkley for a 4-yard touchdown run. The Eagles converted a 2-point play to take the lead.

With the game on the line, the Saints had a final opportunity to mount a comeback. However, Carr's interception down the middle of the field dashed their hopes as Philadelphia was able to run out the clock and secure the victory. The loss dropped the Saints to a 2-1 record, while the Eagles improved to the same 2-1 record on the season with this hard-fought win.