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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, middle, fumbles the ball between San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, left, and linebacker Fred Warner during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kamara's fumbles lead to Saints 1st shutout loss in 21 years

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2022 09:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against New Orleans Saints defensive end Malcolm Roach during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers top Saints 13-0, first to blank New Orleans since 2001

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2022 07:38 PM EST

New Orleans Saints safety Chris Harris Jr. celebrates after breaking up a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Streaking 49ers host Saints seeking 4th straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 04:17 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp (24) tackles Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) during the second half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Kupp among 32 players nominated for sporstmanship award

Nov. 22, 2022 01:41 PM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) tries to get past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' renewed focus on fundamentals appeared to pay off

By Brett Martel Nov. 21, 2022 08:17 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) gets off a pass under pressure by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) with offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (71) blocking during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Saints sticking with Dalton over Winston at QB vs. Rams

By Brett Martel Nov. 16, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) evades a rush by Philadelphia Eagles Robert Quinn during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Saints visit Steelers hoping to stay in murky NFC South race

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:53 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) is seen before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. The Saints have decided to place receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve because of a dislocated toe that has not responded well to rehab, coach Dennis Allen said Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Saints receiver Michael Thomas going on injured reserve

By Brett Martel Nov. 03, 2022 04:12 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Andy Dalton as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant defends during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints receiver Olave expects to play against Cardinals

By Brett Martel Oct. 18, 2022 05:42 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton, left, gestures with New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill, right, during an NFL practice session at the London Irish rugby team training ground in Sunbury-on-Thames near London, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 ahead of the NFL game against Minnesota Vikings at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Saints QB Winston held out of 2nd straight practice in UK

By Ken Maguire Sep. 29, 2022 10:25 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston speaks during an NFL press conference in London, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 ahead of the NFL game against Minnesota Vikings at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Saints' Winston misses practice, expects to play in London

By Ken Maguire Sep. 28, 2022 10:01 AM EDT

FILE - AFC kicker Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens, right, makes a point-after as AFC punter AJ Cole (6), of the Las Vegas Raiders, holds during the first half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game against the NFC, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. The NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game. The new event will be renamed “The Pro Bowl Games” and will feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
NFL ends Pro Bowl; skills competitions, flag game instead

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 26, 2022 08:00 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye (6) and New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints' defense encouraged by strides made since opener

By Brett Martel Sep. 21, 2022 09:01 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara carries the ball up field during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Kamara mum on case, talks up revamped offense

By Brett Martel Sep. 08, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints' head coach Dennis Allen watches a drill before an NFL football joint practice session with the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Saints seek 6th straight winning season at dawn of Allen era

By Brett Martel Aug. 24, 2022 04:52 PM EDT

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the New Orleans Saints with the 11th pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Saints use first-round draft picks to fill offensive needs

By Guerry Smith Apr. 28, 2022 11:18 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. Saints head coach Dennis Allen recently said Hill, who lost a preseason battle with Jameis Winston to be the successor to Drew Brees a year ago, would focus on tight end and special teams this season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
After major trade, Saints to be key players in NFL draft

Apr. 22, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

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

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates with outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-20. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints gratified to close tough season with meaningful game

By Brett Martel Jan. 03, 2022 07:17 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Jordan, Saints' defense secure 18-10 win over Panthers

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2022 07:42 PM EST