Saints offense explodes behind Derek Carr's big day in win over Colts

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Derek Carr spent the past week answering questions about his sideline demeanor, but the New Orleans' quarterback had nothing to apologize for Sunday.

Carr masterfully carved up Indianapolis' young, depleted secondary, Taysom Hill and Alvin Kamara scored two touchdowns apiece, and the Saints beat the Colts 38-27 to move into a share of the NFC South lead.

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New Orleans (4-4) ended a two-game skid, and Carr got a chance to move past the criticism he had taken for scolding teammates and yelling at offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael during a Week 7 loss to Jacksonville.

"Gosh, it feels good to smile," Carr said. "I was at one place for nine years. If I got banged up, everyone in that building knew I was playing that Sunday. If I got upset, they knew where my heart was. But now I’m in a new place, and new things are happening. You have to prove yourself, you have to show guys where you’re coming from, you have to build new relationships. That was something I put on my heart this week. I tried not to be so emotional."

Things went smoothly against the Colts (3-5). Carr made all the right reads, was on time and watched his receivers take care of the rest.

The four-time Pro Bowler went 19 of 27 for 310 yards with two TDs and no interceptions. Although he lost a fumble, he made big play after big play.

Taysom Hill, #7 of the New Orleans Saints, runs past Kenny Moore II, #23 of the Indianapolis Colts, while scoring a rushing touchdown during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 29, 2023. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Rashid Shaheed had three catches