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By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe New Orleans offensive line held steady during Thursday's practice.Offensive linemen Jermon Bushrod (hamstring), Terron Armstead (pectoral), Ryan Ramczyk (shoulder), Larry Warford (knee) and Andrus Peat (hand) were all limited.Wide receiver Simmie Cobbs...

By Jeff Fogle | Sun HeraldSunday, the New Orleans Saints will take the field vs. the Philadelphia Eagles (FOX, 3:40 p.m.) as favorites to win the NFC and the Super Bowl. They will likely close near 8-point favorites vs. the Eagles, would be a home favorite in the NFC Championship game vs...

USA Today Sports PhotoBy Seth Dunlap | WWL RadioMany New Orleans Saints players have quietly voiced their frustrations about unrealistic fan and media expectations surrounding the team this season. The Saints were on a record-setting offensive pace the first half of the season, and five...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThe New Orleans Saints had their regular starting offensive line available for practice Wednesday (Jan. 9) ahead of their divisional playoff game against the Eagles, though four of them...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneWith the biggest game of the New Orleans Saints’ season looming, there was a welcome sight on the practice field Wednesday (Jan. 9).Occupying his usual spot at the back of the...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneA week off appeared to be just what the doctor ordered for the New Orleans Saints.Every player on the Saints roster was present during the portion of Wednesday’s (Jan. 9) practice that...

By Rod Walker | The AdvocatePhiladelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson didn't get a chance to coach in the Superdome during his high school coaching days in Louisiana at Calvary Baptist."I came up one game short of playing in the Dome for a state championship," Pederson recalls. "Ticked me off...

Advocate StaffThe Eagles became famous for their ability to shift and transform during last year’s Super Bowl run.Each week of that playoff showed new wrinkles and innovations, but the Saints aren’t any more or less worried about any new things showing up during Sunday's game against...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Christopher Dabe - NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneBefore last season, Mark Ingram could only tell most teammates what it was like to have a home playoff game in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. He was one of five New Orleans Saints to...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneAlex Okafor remembers one of the primary goals for the New Orleans Saints defense before the 2018 season.“Coming into the season, we said that if we can become top 10 in run...

Advocate StaffThe Philadelphia Eagles are headed to town again, but don't be fooled -- this is a much different team than the one the Saints blew out in November.The Saints come into the divisional round playoff game off a week of rest by virtue of earning the NFC's top seed and a...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateWhen Alvin Kamara looks across the line of scrimmage and sees a linebacker across from him, he only has one thought.“First down,” the New Orleans Saints running back said.The secret has been out for a long time. Opposing teams know Kamara is one of the NFL's...

Click to view videoBy Mike Triplett | ESPN Staff WriterMETAIRIE, La. -- Now that Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints are back on top as the NFC's No. 1 seed, it seems almost crazy they considered splitting up three years ago after three straight 7-9 seasons.But then again, this...

By Dave Zangaro | NBC SportsSince Darren Sproles was the Eagles’ rotating sixth captain Sunday afternoon in Chicago, it was his decision to call “heads” for the coin toss. It didn’t work. Or did it?The Eagles lost the toss, but it might have been a good thing.The Bears decided to defer...

(Photo: Bill Feig, AP)Martin Frank | Delaware News JournalPHILADELPHIA – The Eagles haven't forgotten their last trip to New Orleans, when they were thoroughly embarrassed 48-7 by the Saints on Nov. 18.They fell behind 17-0 early in the game, 31-7 early in the third quarter. They lost...

By Craig Patuto | Clutch PointsThe New Orleans Saints will host the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Round. New Orleans locked up the number one seed and will have the luxury of playing their games at home. The Eagles will be on the road for the second...

Advocate staff photo by LESLIE GAMBONIBy Rod Walker | The AdvocatePhiladelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints in divisional round of playoffsWhen: Sunday, 3:40 p.m. Where: Mercedes Benz Superdome TV: FOX Radio: WWL-AM, 870; WWL-FM, 105.3 in New Orleans; KMDL-FM, 97.3 in Lafayette; WDGL-FM...

By Rob Masson | Fox8LiveNEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Ticket prices for Sunday’s playoff game against the Eagles are through the roof. Whether fans are going to the game or not, people are trying to find other ways to display their loyalty.They are some of the most coveted pieces of paper in New...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Rod Walker | The AdvocateThe New Orleans Saints, in one of their most dominant performances of the season, manhandled the reigning Super Bowl champions once this season.But for the Saints to keep their own Super Bowl dreams alive, they'll have to...

By Christopher Dabe - NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThe New Orleans Saints will face a team they trounced during a regular season meeting when they host the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Divisional playoff game Jan. 13. The Saints and Eagles will have a 3:40 p.m...

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...

By Scott Gramling | Sports IllustratedPhiladelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints (-8)Sun. 11/18, 4:25 p.m. ESTThree things you need to know before betting on Eagles-Saints:1. The NFL’s hottest team looks to extend its win streak at the Superdome on Sunday when the Saints host the...

USA Today ImagesBy Reuben Frank | NBC Sports EaglesWhat will the Eagles be dealing with this weekend in New Orleans?One of the hottest quarterbacks in NFL history.One of the highest-scoring offenses in NFL history.One of the most productive wide receivers in NFL history...