A.T. Perry's downfield skill is B/R's takeaway from Saints vs. Cardinals

The New Orleans Saints won their first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. A.T. Perry was our pick for the player of the game. He was a part of some of the biggest plays and ended as the leading receiver on the night.

Bleacher Report’s NFL Staff analyzed each game and gave their biggest takeaway from each matchup. Once again, Perry appears on the list. Instead of being the star of the game, his downfield ability was labeled the biggest takeaway of the game.

A.T. Perry has the makings of an ideal complement. The 2023 sixth-round draft pick is a big-bodied (6’5″, 205 lbs), downfield target.

Perry finished Saturday’s contest with four catches for 85 yards. His size on the outside is exactly what the Saints needs as the offense transitions under a new play-caller.

Perry’s size is his standout physical trait. With the departure of Michael Thomas, the Saints are looking for a receiver of his size. He stands five inches taller than both Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. His ability to stretch the field is a bonus. Looking at their personnel, the Saints are truly a three-level offense. Olave and Shaheed are known for stretching the field. Perry’s size and speed gives them another player who can hit every level of the defense.

If Perry can continue to leverage his size and speed, he’ll put himself in better position to be another receiving option for the team.