The Saints fell to 7–8 on Monday, losing in a 20–3 blowout to the Dolphins. New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis wasn't thrilled that his team was pushed into playing the game without postponement, even with a significant COVID-19 outbreak within the roster.
New Orleans, already without Week 1 starting quarterback Jameis Winston, lost Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian to COVID-19 protocols for the game, along with 18 other players. Rookie Ian Book was thrust into action for the first time, and managed to throw for just 135 yards and two interceptions in the loss.
“I was told pretty early on that the game wasn’t going to be postponed and just had to deal with it.