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Saints Playoff Hopes All But Finished After Loss To Washington

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After Sunday's loss to Washington, here is the one remaining scenario for the Saints to (miraculously) make the playoffs.

By Bob Rose - Saints News Network | SI

The New Orleans Saints fell to 5-9 with a last-second loss at home to Washington on Sunday. With that defeat, it all but guarantees that the Saints will miss the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season.

After falling behind 14-0 by halftime, then 17-0 early in the third quarter, New Orleans fought valiantly. Even with the loss of RB Alvin Kamara on their first drive of the second half, the Saints battled back. They clawed back into the game behind rookie QB Spencer Rattler, RB Kendre Miller, and an aggressive defense finally playing up to their abilities.

A touchdown pass to TE Foster Moreau on the last play of regulation brought the Saints to within a point. Rather than kick the extra point and opt for overtime, interim coach Darren Rizzi chose to go for two.

Unfortunately, Rattler's pass to TE Juwan Johnson sailed slightly wide of the mark, sending New Orleans to a 20-19 defeat. Since firing Dennis Allen six weeks ago, the Saints have played noticeably better. However, this loss dropped their record to 3-2 under Rizzi. It also basically ensured that the team will miss the NFL postseason yet again. ...

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NFL Week 15: What We Learned About the New Orleans Saints

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Rookie Spencer Rattler shines in relief for Saints after Jake Haener struggles early

Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi says rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler looked like he belonged in the NFL while leading four second-half scoring drives and nearly rallying New Orleans back from a 17-0 hole against Washington
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NFL refs face backlash for egregious clock stoppage in closing moments of Commanders-Saints game

NFL fans torched officials involved in the Washington Commanders and New Orleans Saints game for the final seconds of their matchup on Sunday.
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Clock mysteriously freezes in crucial final seconds of Saints-Commanders game

The clock ticked down to nine seconds before pausing for approximately four seconds as the Saints offense rushed back to the line of scrimmage.
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Spencer Rattler weighs in on what went wrong during Saints' two-point try

Spencer Rattler and the New Orleans Saints did not get the outcome they were after when they faced the Washington Commanders, falling 20-19 at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday afternoon. One of the biggest talking points after a game that was much more closely contested than…
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Clock gaffe upsets Commanders; Saints mad too

Commanders coach Dan Quinn and Saints coach Darren Rizzi both had gripes about the officiating in Washington's win Sunday.
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Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore Comfortable and 'Happy to be Out There'

The Washington Commanders cornerback finally got on the field for his first game with his new team.
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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Reflects on Return to Louisiana

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is leaving Louisiana victorious after a 20-19 win against the New Orleans Saints in Week 15. The game marked Da
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Saints won’t commit to starting Spencer Rattler, but fans know he’s the right choice

The New Orleans Saints won’t commit to a starting quarterback going forward, but fans have already decided that Spencer Rattler should be QB1.
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Predicting Saints' record for the final three games of the 2024 season

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Saints' final drive showed a glimpse of what could be a future dynamic duo

The New Orleans Saints' final drive felt like a look into a potential future of the offense. With 1:55 remaining on the clock, it was youngsters Spencer Rattler and Kendre Miller leading the charge down the field. Injuries to Derek Carr and Alvin K
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Darren Rizzi again waiting to name a starting QB. Will Derek Carr return vs. Packers?

After delaying the announcement last week, Rizzi said the Saints would hold off on making a decision until they find out whether Derek Carr can practice this week with a left hand injury.
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Sheehan: Commanders ‘didn’t play anywhere near good enough’ in win over Saints

The referee’s mistake of stopping the clock late in the 4th quarter nearly cost the Commanders. But Kevin Sheehan says Washington didn’t play anywhere near good enough in the 20-19 win in New Orleans.
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Alvin Kamara undergoing further testing on groin injury

Initial reports indicated that Kamara would be considered day-to-day with his injury, and while that could still be the case, the Saints seem to be taking precautionary measures with their 29-year-old RB. Kamara signed an extension, and the Saints might not want to push the veteran given the...
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Jayden Daniels was sacked 8 times, and the Commanders rookie QB shoulders some of the blame

Playing on turf in the Superdome is the only thing that kept Jayden Daniels' white jersey clean throughout the Washington Commanders' game Sunday at New Orleans.
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Final Saints vs. Packers injruy report

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The New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers have wrapped up their final practices on Saturday ahead of their Monday Night Football matchup. The Saints ruled out four players. Among those ruled out was running back Alvin Kamara who is facing the possibility of missing the rest of the season. New Orleans also ruled out rookie wide receiver Bub Means who may be heading back to the injured reserve after suffering a setback during recovery from his ankle injury. Veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is questionable with a chest injury and currently missing practice due to an illness...
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College Football Playoff 2025: Tennessee at Ohio State Open Thread

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The #8 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2) host the #9 Tennessee Volunteers (10-2) in the CFP First Round Game. The winner moves on to face the #1 Oregon Ducks in Pasadena in the Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s Day.

#9 Tennessee Volunteers at #8 Ohio State Buckeyes

Location: Ohio Stadium - Columbus, Ohio

Game Time: 5:00pm PST / 7:00pm CST / 8:00pm EST

Network: ABC/ESPN

FanDuel Odds - Ohio State -7.5, O/U 46.5

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Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints

  • News source: New Orleans Saints - WWL TV
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NEW ORLEANS — The Green Bay Packers look to win for the ninth time in their past 11 games when they host the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. If they get some help Sunday night, the Packers may have already clinched a playoff berth by the time this game kicks off. They know they can wrap up a postseason spot regardless by winning Monday night. The Saints won't have quarterback Derek Carr or running back Alvin Kamara because of injuries.

DE Chase Young is coming off a two-sack performance against the Commanders, who selected him out of Ohio State with the second overall pick in the 2020...
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Saints QBs take freezer reps before Lambeau visit

  • News source: Katherine Terrell
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Quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko took Spencer Rattler and the rest of the Saints' quarterbacks into the walk-in freezer in the team's cafeteria Saturday to run through plays as they prepare for cold Lambeau Field.
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Report: Saints may ‘want to hear’ what Deion Sanders has to say

  • News source: John Sigler
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Could Deion Sanders return to the NFL as head coach of the New Orleans Saints? Crazier things have happened, but Sanders leaving the Colorado Buffaloes and continuing to coach his son would be an unprecedented move. Shedeur Sanders is a top-flight quarterback prospect who has also been linked to the Saints in evened days.

But if we’re evaluating the elder Sanders’ candidacy on its own merits, there’s a lot to like. He went into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a player. As a college coach, he dominated the competition at Jackson State before moving to Colorado, where he’s gone 13-11 with...
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Saints rule out 4 ahead of Week 16 MNF showdown vs. Packers

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There aren’t many surprises on the New Orleans Saints’ final injury report of the week. Ahead of their game against the Green Bay Packers, the Saints ruled out four players and listed one as questionable.

Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave were all ruled out, but that was the expected procedure for all three players. Darren Rizzi said Carr and Kamara were going to miss the Monday night matchup earlier this week.

Olave was designated to return from injured reserve, but a return to action this week shouldn’t have been expected.

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Saints make decisions on Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave ahead of Packers game

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The New Orleans Saints will be without several of their best players against the Green Bay Packers.
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Saints rookie Bub Means suffers setback with ankle injury and his season could be over.

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College Football Playoff 2025: Clemson at Texas Open Thread

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The #5 Texas Longhorns (11-2) host the #12 Clemson Tigers (10-3) in the CFP First Round Game. The winner moves on to face the #4 Arizona State Sun Devils in Atlanta in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on New Year’s Day.

#12 Clemson Tigers at #5 Texas Longhorns

Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium - Austin, Texas

Game Time: 1:00pm PST / 3:00pm CST / 4:00pm EST

Network: TNT/MAX(streaming)

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Steelers vs. Ravens: Saturday NFL Special Open Thread

  • News source: Wallace Delery
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The Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers today in Charm City. These bitter AFC North arch-rivals are fighting for the division title. Will Lamar Jackson finally get one over on Mike Tomlin? Can Pittsburgh complete the sweep on Baltimore? Let’s tune in and find out!

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Rookie Saints draft pick suffered injury setback

  • News source: John Sigler
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This isn’t the news Bub Means was hoping for. On Saturday, New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi told reporters that Means had suffered a setback in practice and would likely revert to injured reserve, ending his season.

Means suffered an ankle injury earlier this season that put him on IR for several weeks; when he was cleared to return to practice, he was only able to work on a limited basis for a few days before sitting out again. Now his year is likely over with his 21-day practice window coming to a close.

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How did Saints QBs prepare for cold weather in Green Bay? In the cafeteria freezer.

  • News source: BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
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No matter how aggressive they are with the thermostat at 5800 Airline Drive, the New Orleans Saints can't do much to prepare for the cold weather conditions in Green Bay this week.
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Saints: Kamara, Carr out for Monday night's game against Packers

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NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have officially ruled out four players for their Monday night game against the Green Bay Packers.

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Saints Interim Coach Darren Rizzi says Spencer Rattler will start at Quarterback, With Carr missing his second straight game.

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Opinion: Saints should follow Falcons' example and cut ties with Derek Carr

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The Atlanta Falcons are expected to release quarterback Kirk Cousins sometime between now and March after less than one full season starting on the team. This is because of a string of poor starts for the veteran quarterback, and ultimately a lack of true upside, which could hinder the team long-term if they were to retain his contract.

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