week 16

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Rod Walker | The AdvocateIt hasn't quite been the same since the Nov. 29 trip to Dallas.The Saints offense, the high-powered and usually most dependable unit on the team during the Sean Payton — Drew Brees era, has all of a sudden started to...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Keith Kirkwood has not had off-the-charts production in his first six NFL games, but the timing of his catches indicate just how much...

Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY SportsBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints were without two offensive linemen during Wednesday's walkthrough.Offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod (hamstring) and center Max Unger (concussion) did not practice.Guard Andrus Peat (shoulder), offensive tackle...

(AP Photo/Mike McCarn)By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateNew Orleans should soon have some help at wide receiver.Ted Ginn Jr. was in uniform and on the field during Wednesday's walkthrough, which indicates that he has been designated to return from injured reserve.Ginn, who is working his...

(Photo - NewOrleansSaints.com)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead has missed the past five games, and on Wednesday, he provided a bit more information on his lingering injury.Armstead said he’s been dealing with a torn pectoral...

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY SportsRanking at the top of the league in several statistics, the Saints have excelled against the rush in 2018By By Dave.Schofield | SB NationIn his weekly press conference, Mike Tomlin made a special note of the New Orleans Saints league rankings in run defense for...

(AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)By SIMMI BUTTAR AP Sports WriterNEW YORK — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are feeling quite at home on top of the NFL.The Saints enter the final two weeks of the regular season with the best record in the league at 12-2. They finish the regular season with...

(Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThe New Orleans Saints altered their practice schedule Wednesday because they have a short week of preparation before Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.The Saints didn’t...

By James Parks | 247 SportsEli Apple’s former team is out of playoff contention while his current team is favored to win Super Bowl LIII, and one of the cornerback’s new teammates is very happy about it.After the New Orleans Saints’ win over Carolina on Monday night, wide receiver Michael...

By Kirstie Chiappelli- Omnisport | Sporting NewsWith two weeks remaining in the NFL regular-season, only five teams have clinched playoff berths.But there are multiple scenarios in Week 16 for teams to either clinch berths or snag home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Here are the...

John DeShazier | Senior Writer - NewOrleansSaints.comThe fix may be in for the New Orleans Saints offense.The unit that averaged 37.3 points over the first 11 games has scored 50 points total – 16.7 per game – in the last three. The Saints (11-2) still won two of the three and muscled to...

By Rod Walker | The AdvocatePittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints in Week 16When: 3:25 p.m. SundayWhere: Mercedes Benz SuperdomeTV: CBSRadio: WWL-AM, 870; WWL-FM, 105.3 in New Orleans; KMDL-FM, 97.3 in Lafayette; WDGL-FM, 98.1 in Baton Rouge; en español: WGSO-AM, 990; WVDU-FM, 97.9...

(AP Photo/Don Wright)By Christopher Dabe - NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneFew games can have as much Pro Bowl talent on the field as the one Sunday between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers.The teams combined for 11 Pro Bowl selections with six from the Steelers and five from...

New Orleans is going to the playoffs, but will they be taking the high-scoring offense we got used to seeing earlier in the year with them?By Charles R. McDonaldDrew Brees was rewriting the record books, the Saints looked like the hottest team in football, and Brees was storming towards his...

Who 'dat says they're going to beat these Christmas decorations?By Jade Cunningham(NEW ORLEANS) — Big trees, little trees, flocked trees; who ‘dat say it’s not a Saints Christmas?In honor of a great season so far, Saints fans are decking their homes and businesses with black and gold.And...

( Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-PicayuneThe New Orleans Saints are working out a handful of offensive linemen on Tuesday, according to a league source, after two starters from Monday’s win against the Carolina Panthers...

By Mike Florio | PFTThere’s no place like home for the holidays. And beyond.The Saints have concluded a run of three straight road games, and they now head back to the Superdome for the last two regular season games of the year. With their magic number for clinching home-field advantage...

By Brian Allee Walsh - Special to the Sun HeraldThe well-traveled Black and Gold will be home for the holidays ... and beyond!After outlasting the Carolina Panthers 12-9 on Monday night to complete a challenging three-game road stretch since Thanksgiving, the New Orleans Saints took one step...

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY SportsBy Curt Popejoy - Steelers Wire | USA TodayThere’s no time to sit back and bask in the light of Sunday’s big win over the New England Patriots. The Pittsburgh Steelers have put themselves in a position where every week is playoff football and next up are the...