In 65 seconds, the narrative changed. So, for that matter, did the point spread. The Eagles were favorites to win in New Orleans before they blew their game against the Falcons even though the Saints won so impressively against the Cowboys the day before. Now the Saints are a 2 1/2-point favorite.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr hopes to experience the Superdome in a new way on Sunday. The 50-year-old venue, which will host its eighth Super Bowl this February, has in recent years lacked the mix of anticipatory buzz and deafening crescendos that defined big games during the glory days of former coach Sean Payton and record-setting quarterback Drew Brees.