The New Orleans Saints fell short to the Minnesota Vikings in the first week of the 2019 NFL preseason, losing 34-24, and there was plenty to take away from their performance. Some players stood out for great reasons; others were disappointing. In some cases, an entire side of the team left a lot to be desired. Here’s our breakdown of the studs and duds from the Saints preseason opener.

Studs

• RB Latavius Murray. The Saints tried Murray out in some new situations, dialing up passes to see how he responded. And they had to love the results, as Murray caught all three targets sent his way and gained 22 yards.