By Herbie Teope | NFL.comMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints had extra days to absorb a 13-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 13.Players were off through the weekend before returning to work in preparation for a rematch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
(Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneMarshon Lattimore had a succinct answer when he was asked if this week of preparation has been any different for him.“No,” Lattimore said.No extra motivation for the New Orleans Saints...
John DeShazier | Senior Writer - NewOrleansSaints.comGoal No. 1 remains in the New Orleans Saints’ line of sight, even more clearly defined than when they were entering the Dallas game because then, they needed a little help.A victory against Dallas needed coupling with a Carolina loss in...
By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints aren't rushing Terron Armstead.The offensive tackle has been ruled out for Sunday's game with a pectoral injury. Jermon Bushrod is expected to start in his place.New Orleans did not have any other player with a game status. Michael Thomas, who...
Advocate Staff photo by SOPHIA GERMERBy Rod Walker | The AdvocateP.J. Williams is treating it just like any other game.Never mind that he'll be in Tampa, just 90 miles from his hometown of Ocala, Florida.Never mind that he'll be going up against his college teammate and friend, Tampa...
By John Sigler | SportswireThe New Orleans Saints may play in the sheltered Mercedes-Benz Superdome, but they’re no strangers to coping for the elements outside. They’re actively taking precautions ahead of this week’s road trip to visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where a 100 percent chance of...
John DeShazier | Senior Writer - NewOrleansSaints.comForty-eight points were scored by Tampa Bay against the Saints in New Orleans’ season-opening loss, to go along with 529 yards allowed (417 passing) and six touchdowns.But the defense, Coach Sean Payton said, wasn’t the problem.“In that...
John DeShazier | Senior Writer - NewOrleansSaints.comA snapshot from the season opener barely would resemble the photo that will be presented Sunday.When the New Orleans Saints (10-2) and Tampa Bay (5-7) play at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., neither team will be like the one that...
Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDAdvocate Staff ReportThe Saints know that this weekend’s game could put them in the playoffs.A win (or tie) over Tampa Bay locks up the NFC South, which would give New Orleans’ its first back-to-back division titles ever. That is a significant...
Advocate Photo by STEPHEN LEWBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateBrandon Marshall remains confident that his opportunity to contribute will eventually materialize.The veteran receiver knows that he has a lot of catching up to do, but he feels he’s digesting things and is feeling comfortable...
Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe New Orleans Saints have issues at wide receiver.Or they don’t.One week, the position looks like the biggest problem on the roster. The next, the concerns feel overblown. It’s clear there is an issue. The...
Advocate PhotoBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateMarshon Lattimore still thinks about last year's altercation with Mike Evans that led to a fight between the Saints and Buccaneers.How could he not?"Of course I'm thinking about it the whole time, just being a man," Lattimore said. "You can't...
Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Rod Walker | The AdvocateIt started around the middle of October.All of a sudden, the sacks started coming for the New Orleans Saints.And the sacks also started coming for the team the Saints face on Sunday.In fact, since Week 7, the Saints...
(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneA day after missing practice with an ankle injury, New Orleans Saints star wideout Michael Thomas returned to practiceThursday (Dec. 6).Thomas' right ankle was taped as he went through...
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(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThere was some good news and some concerning news to come out of the New Orleans Saints practice participation report Wednesday (Dec. 5).An ankle injury prevented wide receiver Michael...
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The Saints' attempt to rebound from their first loss since Week 1 might be missing a key component.Wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, according to the official injury report.An incredibly...
(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...
By James Parks | 247 SportsThe past few days have not been kind to the Saints’ playoff hopes.Surely, the reigning NFC South champions are still regarded as the elite of the National Football League, at 10-2 overall, and still a favorite to win both the league’s MVP Award for quarterback Drew...
By Will Brinson | CBS SportsThe 2018 NFL season has hurtled right along, with professional football getting quite the rejuvenation with high quality on-field play and tons of storylines. We're getting near the end! The fantasy playoffs are here and it's almost time for the real playoffs to...
Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Rod Walker | The AdvocateNew Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14When: Noon SundayWhere: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.TV: FoxRadio: WWL-AM, 870; WWL-FM, 105.3 in New Orleans; KMDL-FM, 97.3 in Lafayette; WDGL-FM, 98.1 in...
(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers were momentarily the darlings of the NFL in Week 1, when they dropped 48 points on the New Orleans Saints. The two teams have taken different paths since then...
(AP/Michael Ainsworth)Bucs coach Dirk Koetter noted that New Orleans owns the top rush defense in the league. The Bucs' 112 rushing yards in Week 1 are the most the Saints have allowed all season.By Eduardo Encina | Tampa Bay TimesTAMPA — The strength of the Saints' offense is well known...
By James Parks | 247 SportsDrew Brees has already built upon what was the most efficient passing effort in NFL history, in a 2018 season that finds him the favorite to win the MVP Award and his Saints the odds on choice to win Super Bowl LIII.The 39 year old has made history yet again this...
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