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Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) is hit by New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) causing Davis to fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints weathered adversity in 2021, competitive to the end

By Brett Martel Jan. 10, 2022 06:54 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Saints defense hopes for a better rush vs. Falcons QB Ryan

By Les East Jan. 05, 2022 08:33 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:55 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints 12/27/2021

Dec. 27, 2021 07:11 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) fumbles the football after getting hit by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Saints' Jordan not letting up in 2nd decade, on field or off

By Brett Martel Dec. 26, 2021 12:14 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 08:29 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the first half of an NFL football gam against the Buffalo Bills in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 08:39 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Trevor Siemian passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:11 PM EST

Tennessee Titans players carry flags as they take the field before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill, center, reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AFC leading Titans host Saints looking for 6th straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 12:51 PM EST

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) celebrates a fourth down stop against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints competitive, but inconsistent at season's midpoint

By Brett Martel Nov. 08, 2021 06:47 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alex Armah (40) celebrates his touchdown with running back Mark Ingram (14) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Adaptable Saints take on Falcons with a new starting QB

By Brett Martel Nov. 04, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints overcome Winston injury, top Buccaneers 36-27

By Brett Martel Oct. 31, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

El quarterback Tom Brady, de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay, se prepara para lanzar el 600mo pase de touchdown de su carrera, en partido frente a los Bears de Chicago, el domingo 24 de octubre de 2021, en Tampa, Florida. (AP Foto/Jason Behnken)
Saints' Winston aims to manage emotions vs. Bucs, Brady

By Brett Martel Oct. 28, 2021 07:08 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes to running back Alvin Kamara (41) for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Saints again rode Kamara's dynamism to a needed victory

By Brett Martel Oct. 26, 2021 08:26 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Saints' week off comes as slew of key players near return

By Brett Martel Oct. 14, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Dwayne Washington in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Kamara's dynamism helps Saints passing game get into a flow

By Brett Martel Oct. 11, 2021 08:10 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back James White, center, scrambles past New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Saints seek to ramp up pass rush vs. Washington, Heinicke

By Brett Martel Oct. 06, 2021 08:13 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) celebrates after his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Saints finally return home, and with an evolving identity

By Brett Martel Sep. 27, 2021 05:31 PM EDT