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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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Darren Rizzi again waiting to name a starting QB. Will Derek Carr return vs. Packers?

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