3 Stars of the Game Against the Saints in Week Eight

Anthony Nelson

In his first start of the 2025 season, outside linebacker Anthony Nelson fielded a prolific performance in Week Eight, igniting the defense in enemy territory. He recorded 2.0 sacks, a forced fumble and an interception returned for a touchdown, becoming the first player since 2007 to reach each of those achievements in a single game and became just one-of-three players since at least 2000 to accomplish this feat. Nelson's interception and touchdown were each the first of his career, while he improved his career totals to 21.5 sacks and seven forced fumbles. He became the catalyst at Caesars Superdome, kindling the defensive effort. His acrobatic pick-six came at a pivotal moment after the Saints' defense gained the momentum off a goal-line stand. Nelson revitalized the unit