QB Spencer Rattler of Saints Reveals Reason for Heavy Loss to Seahawks at Lumen Field

September 22, 2025 – New Orleans

New Orleans Saints continue their crisis with a 13-44 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, Week 3 NFL 2025, marking their third consecutive loss. Quarterback Spencer Rattler candidly shared the reasons for the failure.

Mistakes from the Start

Rattler, who scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter, admitted the team was overwhelmed early:

“We put ourselves in a tough spot. Consecutive mistakes by the special teams and numerous penalties caused us to trail 21-0 in the first quarter. At Lumen Field, that’s almost impossible to overcome.”

Saints collapsed with:

• A blocked punt leading to a touchdown by Kenneth Walker III.

These plays allowed the Seahawks to dominate the game.

Weak Defense, Numerous Penalties

The Saints’ defense was outmatched by Sam Darnold and the Seahawks’ young roster. Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded 96 yards and a TD, while Horton added a receiving TD. The Saints hurt themselves with 11 penalties, disrupting their rhythm.

Rattler said:

“I take responsibility, but this is a collective issue. We need more discipline, better communication, and to maintain our fighting spirit in tough situations. The Seahawks fully capitalized on our mistakes.”

Pressure on HC and Hope

This loss drops the Saints to 0-3, putting HC Kellen Moore under immense pressure. Fans are concerned about the team’s lack of focus and discipline.

Rattler remains optimistic:

“It’s a long season. We won’t let one loss define our year. I believe the team will rise.”

The Saints must recover quickly to avoid a deadlocked 2025 season.