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(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara can add another honor to his growing list of accolades.Next week, Sports Illustrated will present him with the 2018 Breakout of the Year...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneWith how Drew Brees had played the first 11 games of the season, last Thursday’s performance in the New Orleans Saints loss to the Dallas Cowboys was shocking.Brees finished the game...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead returned to practice on Wednesday (Dec. 5), the first time he’s participated with his teammates since suffering a pectoral muscle injury in a Nov. 11 win over...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThe New Orleans Saints allowed 18-plus points in each of their first eight games, but the defense has now held opponents to 17 or fewer in four straight contests.At the start of this...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton acknowledged that he and his staff would have some regrets when breaking down Thursday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but immediately after the game...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneARLINGTON, Texas — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan entered Thursday’s game with 67.5 sacks, tying him for fourth in franchise history with Will Smith.Heading into the...

By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneARLINGTON, Texas — Six times in the span of 3 minutes, Mark Ingram said the New Orleans Saints didn’t do enough to win on Thursday night.After a stunning 13-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, the Saints didn’t make any excuses...

By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneARLINGTON, Texas — The NFL added a new rule this year to make it a penalty for a player to lower his head and initiate contact with his helmet.New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is on the league’s competition committee that helped develop...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneARLINGTON, Tex. — Brandon Marshall will not make his debut for the New Orleans Saints against the Dallas Cowboys, but another Saints wide receiver is inactive for the game after making...

Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneBy Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneFirst (take)Offensive linemen typically don’t get the credit they deserve.The primary reason, I think, is that it’s hard for casual fans to understand the intricacies of what the...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneLeft tackle Terron Armstead remained the only New Orleans Saints player absent from practice on Tuesday as the team prepares for Thursday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.Armstead (pectoral) was also out...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneBrandon Marshall has yet to make his debut with the New Orleans Saints, but during his two games on the sideline, he’s been trying to learn as much about the offense as possible.“I...

Drew Brees on Dallas Cowboys: 'They're playing at a really high level right now'By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneBack in September, before the 2018 season began, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees said he still feels 25.On Sunday, Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThe NFL didn’t like Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins' gesture toward New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton last Sunday.After allowing a 37-yard touchdown pass to Saints...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore versus Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones seemed to be an exciting matchup that would play out for many years.In the previous...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone has made several key plays in recent weeks, and in Thursday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons, he played his most snaps of the 2018 season...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneIn Week 1, the New Orleans Saints allowed 48 points in a stunning home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.After an offseason full of optimism about the Saints defense taking another...

(NOLA.com Photo)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThe New Orleans Saints have several players on track to play in the Pro Bowl after this season, but after the team’s 9-1 start, the guys would surely rather be preparing for the Super Bowl than participate in the all-star...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThe New Orleans Saints will host their first ever Thanksgiving game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome this Thursday.For most players on the team, this will be their first time ever...

By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThe New Orleans Saints wasted no time last week giving undrafted rookie wide receiver Keith Kirkwood a substantial workload in his NFL debut, and he played a significant role in his second career game, too.Against the Cincinnati Bengals in...

Rankins makes Carson Wentz, Photo from NOLA.comBy Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThere’s no stopping the New Orleans Saints right now.When the NFL released the schedule in April, this game against the Philadelphia Eagles looked like a marquee matchup, but on Sunday (Nov...

By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints fans will have to wait at least another week to see the team’s recent big-name addition.Wide receiver Brandon Marshall is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, which kicks off at 3:25 p.m. at the...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThis season has been grueling for New Orleans Saints offensive linemen.In five of nine games, the Saints offense has played 70-plus snaps, and in the previous five games, the team...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneCINCINNATI — Keith Kirkwood was ready for his opportunity.New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton was confident in the rookie. Quarterback Drew Brees was, too.Against the Cincinnati...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneCINCINNATI — The New Orleans Saints are on a roll right now, and the Cincinnati Bengals became the latest victim on Sunday.The Saints beat the Bengals, 51-14, at Paul Brown Stadium...