Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore Blasts Two Players for Over the Top Celebration After Win Against Panthers

New Orleans – The New Orleans Saints finally ended their losing streak with a 17-7 win over the Carolina Panthers, and for a moment, it felt like the locker room had found life again. But just two days later, head coach Kellen Moore made headlines for a very different reason: publicly criticizing two of his players for excessive postgame celebrations.

According to team sources, the two young Saints stars spent two consecutive nights drinking and partying after the win, missing Monday’s recovery session and showing up late to Tuesday’s practice without proper explanation.

Coach Moore did not hold back his frustration when asked about the situation.

“We just won a game, not the Super Bowl,” Moore said firmly. “If anyone thinks that one win gives them the right to party and lose focus, then they’re not on the same page as this team. I want humility, discipline, and hunger, not arrogance or complacency.”

Reports indicate that Moore called both players into his office for a direct talk, reminding them that professionalism and accountability come first, especially in a rebuilding year. He emphasized that winning means nothing if the team can’t stay focused and consistent.

The incident comes as the Saints sit at 2-8, last in the NFC South, adding to the pressure on Moore’s young roster. While some fans called his response harsh, many analysts believe it’s a necessary wake up call for a franchise trying to rebuild its culture from the ground up.

Sources inside the team facility revealed that the head coach used the situation as a teaching moment, gathering the entire roster on Wednesday morning for a meeting about discipline and mentality. Players described Moore’s tone as “intense but inspiring,” as he reminded the team that the NFL is not about moments of celebration, but about consistency, effort, and respect for the game.

“The hardest part of this league isn’t winning one game,” Moore reportedly told the team. “It’s waking up the next day and having the same hunger to do it again. That’s what separates contenders from pretenders.”

Veteran linebacker Demario Davis also backed Moore’s stance, telling local reporters that the coach “did what needed to be done.”

“Coach Moore’s message was clear,” Davis said. “We’re trying to build something bigger here. No one player is above the team, and no victory should make us forget that we’re still 2-8.”

Fans on social media have been split over the situation. Some praised Moore for setting a strong tone of accountability in his first year as head coach, while others argued he should “let the players enjoy a rare win.” Still, most agree that the Saints have lacked structure and leadership in recent seasons — and that Moore’s tough-love approach may be exactly what the franchise needs.

With a challenging Week 11 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on the horizon, Moore made it clear that focus must shift immediately back to football.

“We can celebrate when the job’s done,” he told reporters. “Right now, the job has barely started.”

The message was simple, sharp, and unmistakably Kellen Moore — the kind of coach who demands excellence, even when the record says otherwise.