How Spencer Rattler Emerged As Bright Spot For Saints
New Orleans Saints fans shouldn't give up hope on the 2025 season, yet.
New Orleans is just a few days away, as of writing, from taking on the Caleb Williams-led Chicago Bears on the road. New Orleans is 1-5 on the season so far whereas the Bears are 3-2 after taking down the Washington Commanders in Week 6. The Bears actually have won three straight games heading into the contest against the Saints with wins over the Dallas Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders, and Commanders.
There's no question that the season hasn't gone as planned for the Saints so far in Kellen Moore's first season leading the charge. New Orleans is the only team in the NFC right now with just one win. Not great. But, one thing that should give Saints fans some hope is the play of young quarterback Spencer Rattler so far in his first season as a full-time starting quarterback in the NFL.
Spencer Rattler is emerging as a legitimate NFL starting quarterback
Rattler has looked like a legitimate starting quarterback after winning the job over Tyler Shough and Jake Haener. Last year, Rattler appeared in seven games overall and made six starts. Over that stretch, he went 130-for-228 passing (57 percent) for 1,317 yards, four touchdowns, five interceptions, and 146 rushing yards. Rattler averaged 188.1 passing yards per game and went 0-6 as a starter.
This year, he has shown clear growth. In six starts, Rattler is 139-for-203 passing (68.5 percent) for 1,217 yards, six touchdowns, one interception, and 143 rushing yards. He has increased his average passing yards per game to 202.8 and has a 1-5 record. The record isn't great, but overall he has given the Saints a chance to win almost every game. Three of the Saints' five losses have been by one score.
Rattler arguably has had his two best performances of the season so far over the last two weeks as well. In Week 6, Rattler had a season-high 227 passing yards while completing 76.9 percent of his passes in a loss against the New England Patriots. In Week 5, he had 225 passing yards and a touchdown in New Orleans' win over the New York Giants.
Through six starts, Rattler has a 78.2 Pro Football Focus overall rating as well, which ranks him at No. 13 among qualified quarterbacks. All of this is to say that Rattler isn't the Saints' problem right now. In fact, he has shown clear growth from last season. Plus, he's just getting better each week, as shown by his performance the last two weeks. Rattler is just 25 years old and actually is the youngest quarterback on the Saints' active roster. New Orleans fans should have some hope right now despite the bad record.
Emmitt Smith Opens Up About the Pressures of Being “the Man of the House” in Modern Times
Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith has recently drawn attention for his candid reflections on the challenges of balancing modern family life. While the NFL icon didn’t confirm any major relationship issues, his comments sparked widespread discussion about how traditional expectations for men and women have evolved — and sometimes, collided.
“She wanted me to be both the provider and the housekeeper”
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According to Smith’s words circulating on social media, he expressed frustration about the conflicting expectations placed upon him:
“She wanted me to be the financial provider and also handle all the housework. Then she said modern women doing chores is oppression from the patriarchy. That just doesn’t make sense to me.”
His quote quickly went viral, igniting debates on social media about gender dynamics and the pressures both partners face in today’s relationships.
Fans and followers are split
The reaction from fans — especially those within the
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Supporters of Smith argued that even the strongest men can’t shoulder every burden at once — financial, emotional, and domestic.
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Others disagreed
, suggesting that Smith’s statement reflected outdated thinking and that shared household responsibilities shouldn’t be tied to gender roles.
Regardless of where one stands, Emmitt Smith’s story has reignited an age-old question:
What does it really mean to “be a man” in a modern relationship?
A legend still standing tall
Known for his unmatched durability and consistency, Emmitt Smith remains the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and a three-time Super Bowl champion. Fans admire him not just for his football achievements, but for his discipline and perseverance — qualities that now seem to echo in his off-field reflections.
His words reveal not frustration alone, but a deeper search for balance between career, family, and personal values — something millions of people, athletes or not, can relate to.
The bigger picture
Emmitt Smith’s remarks aren’t just about chores or gender expectations — they highlight how relationships today are redefining what equality and partnership really mean. Even those who once conquered the gridiron still find themselves facing a different kind of challenge: maintaining harmony at home in a world that’s constantly changing.
