Saints Respond to Eagles' Dirty Play Allegations

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen has defended his team against allegations from the Philadelphia Eagles that they played dirty during the Eagles' 15-12 win. The controversy centers around a hit by Saints defenders Khristian Boyd and Payton Turner that left Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith with a concussion. Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a former Saint, called the hit a 'cheap shot' and accused the Saints of being 'front-runners' and playing dirty. Allen insisted that the Saints play hard but not dirty, and emphasized that their coaching does not condone such behavior. Turner denied accusations of spitting on Smith, while Boyd stated he did not deliberately aim to injure. The incident has sparked significant debate and tension between the two teams, especially given their recent history and potential future matchups.