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New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram hands a ball to a fan before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:11 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talks with quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Saints aim to boost playoff prospects vs. reeling Panthers

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2021 08:13 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 30, 2021 12:19 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, left, celebrates with outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Allen was filling for Sean Payton as head coach after Payton was diagnosed with Covid-19. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Saints' Hill, Davis, 9 others are back, Williams to reserve

Dec. 29, 2021 08:20 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 12:02 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Ian Book (16) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Brandon Jones (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Payton: Book's NFL debut was 'hard to evaluate'

By Brett Martel Dec. 28, 2021 01:33 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) gestures at the end of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Giants 20-9. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins, Saints weathered skids on way to high-stakes clash

By Brett Martel Dec. 23, 2021 08:21 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins, Saints meet after rallying back to relevance

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 05:15 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers look to clinch NFL South against Saints

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:26 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Payton re-evaluating all aspects of Saints' stagnant offense

By Brett Martel Nov. 26, 2021 06:17 PM EST

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) defends a pass against New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Injury-riddled Saints stagnant on offense in latest loss

By Guerry Smith Nov. 26, 2021 01:47 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills aim to snap series skid vs. Saints on Thanksgiving

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 11:49 AM EST

New Orleans Saints' Adam Trautman, right, pulls in a pass against Philadelphia Eagles' Anthony Harris during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Saints move Trautman, Young to injured reserve

Nov. 23, 2021 07:35 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles free safety Anthony Harris (28) celebrates after bringing down New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (82) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Saints trying to put a stop to 3-game skid, and slow starts

By Brett Martel Nov. 22, 2021 06:38 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward, right, intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fields hurts rib, Packers' Jenkins leaves with knee injury

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2021 08:13 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Jalen Hurts runs for 3 scores, Eagles beat Saints 40-29

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 21, 2021 04:26 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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after a Panthers touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 18, 2021 12:46 PM EST

Tennessee Titans fullback Tory Carter (44) reaches for the ball after New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris, not shown, fumbled a kickoff in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Carter recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Saints share mix of bitterness, optimism after close loss

By Brett Martel Nov. 15, 2021 08:06 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Saints' mistakes cost chance to make up room in NFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 14, 2021 06:52 PM EST