The New Orleans Saints dropped their first game of the season to the Arizona Cardinals in a heartbreaking loss. The Saints were able to rally back and make the game close, but weren’t able to get the ball in the endzone as time expired. While a disappointing loss, we learned a lot about who the 2025 Saints are.

Kai Kroeger was the right choice

The undisputed player of the game for the Saints was rookie punter Kai Kroeger. New Orleans brought Kroeger in as an undrafted free agent to battle for the starting job with Matthew Hayball, and Kroeger came out victorious.

The Saints relied on the rookie punter’s legs plenty throughout the competition. Kroeger punted four times on the day, averaging 50.5 yards per punt with a long of 54. The rookie also pinned the Cardinals’ offense in their own

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