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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 26-18. Ryan was sacked nine times in the game. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints showcased depth, dynamism in clinching NFC South

By Brett Martel Nov. 29, 2019 04:35 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) works on his throwing motion before NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago,. Brees says he is comfortable throwing an NFL ball now that he is more than five weeks out of surgery on his right thumb. He says he plans to play Sunday against Arizona unless his form in practice this week does not meet his expectations. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Saints QB Brees says playing against Cardinals is 'the plan'

By Brett Martel Oct. 23, 2019 04:54 PM EDT

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky back in lineup against Saints

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 12:27 PM EDT
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is active against the New Orleans Saints after missing a game because of a left shoulder injury. Trubisky...

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints rule out Alvin Kamara, Jared Cook vs. Bears

Oct. 18, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Cowboys without starting offensive tackles vs. Jets

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 09:21 AM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys with their top-ranked offense will look to stop a two-game skid without its two starting tackles against the New York Jets. Right...

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints RB Kamara questionable vs Jaguars

Oct. 11, 2019 06:01 PM EDT

CORRECTS STADIUM TO TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM INSTEAD OF WEMBLEY STADIUM - Fans waits to enter Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Chargers' Gordon expected to see 1st action of season

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries as New Orleans Saints outside linebacker A.J. Klein (53) tackles in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Playing complementary football, Saints 2-0 without Brees

By Guerry Smith Sep. 30, 2019 06:36 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Saints stifle Cowboys, win 12-10 without scoring a TD

By Brett Martel Sep. 29, 2019 11:42 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Dallas Cowboys at New Orleans Saints 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 08:33 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates his touchdown run against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Brees-less Saints brace for high-powered Cowboys

By Brett Martel Sep. 26, 2019 06:52 PM EDT

Cowboys-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 12:54 PM EDT
DALLAS (3-0) at NEW ORLEANS (2-1) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Dallas 3-0; New...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97), who is blocked by Seahawks offensive guard Ethan Pocic (77) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. The Seahawks won 28-26. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Wounded Saints face unbeaten Seahawks in early NFC showdown

By Tim Booth Sep. 19, 2019 06:04 PM EDT

Saints-Seahawks Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 12:41 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — NEW ORLEANS (1-1) at SEATTLE (2-0) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Seahawks by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD...

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, left, talks with Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Payton, Fangio get their digs in on officials

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 17, 2019 02:53 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton greets the players during warm-ups during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints need Bridgewater to validate their effort to keep him

By Brett Martel Sep. 16, 2019 07:18 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates a touchdown pass to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Falcons lead the Eagles 10-6 at the half

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 01:16 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints survived latest bout with poor two-minute defense

By Brett Martel Sep. 10, 2019 06:04 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Lutz's 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans, 30-28

By Brett Martel Sep. 09, 2019 10:46 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints 9/9/2019

Sep. 09, 2019 07:26 PM EDT