What Grades Are Handed Out by PFF to the Saints in their Win over the Cowboys?

The New Orleans Saints opened their first preseason game under Kellen Moore with a 27-24 win over the Cowboys on Friday at Dallas. After the team begins cutting from 91 players down to 53 by 5:00 p.m. CT Sunday, Pro Football Focus grades highlighted a strong overall performance—New Orleans posted its highest PFF overall score of the preseason. Special teams stood out again, improving weekly from 63.0 (vs. Jaguars) to 73.3 (vs. Rams) and reaching 79.6 against Dallas. Terrell Burgess led special teams with a 77.5 grade, while Daniel Carlson was credited for multiple field goals, including a 38-yard kick and a 53-yarder. On offense, the team earned a 78.2 PFF mark, with passing at 72.3 and run blocking at 86.0.