Emmanuel Sanders
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 20-13. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos: Saints' Hill at QB both a blessing and a curse

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 27, 2020 04:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Garoppolo has been hampered by a pair of ankle injuries that have sidelined him for significant time and struggled to match last season's production when he was able to play, raising questions about his future in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Jimmy Garoppolo's future remains questionable for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 19, 2020 03:38 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) avoids a tackle by Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) and inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) before falling into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Swift, Winston

By Brandon C. Williams Nov. 17, 2020 01:20 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) on a reception in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:40 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 11:55 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) defensive end Michael Brockers (90) and nose tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (69) prepare for an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Rams 28-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Seahawks-Rams in tough NFC West tops NFL's 10th week

By Barry Wilner Nov. 12, 2020 11:20 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Saints glad Sanders is on their side in rematch with 49ers

By Brett Martel Nov. 12, 2020 08:35 PM EST

Saints ride 5-game win streak into clash with 49ers

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 11:35 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (4-5) at NEW ORLEANS (6-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE – Saints by 6 ½ ...

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brees throws 4 TD passes, Saints rout Brady, Buccaneers 38-3

By Fred Goodall Nov. 08, 2020 11:28 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' Jordan Berry (4) holds as place kicker Chris Boswell (9) attempts a field goal under pressure from Dallas Cowboys cornerback C.J. Goodwin (29) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. The Cowboys blocked the field goal attempt. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
NFL Today, Week 9

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 09:12 PM EST

Thomas, Godwin active as Saints, Bucs battle for 1st place

Nov. 08, 2020 08:14 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — NFL career passing leaders Tom Brady and Drew Brees are working with full complements of playmakers with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 08:10 PM EST

It's Brady-Brees again with 1st place on line in NFC South

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 12:56 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (5-2) at TAMPA BAY (6-2) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 4 1/2 ...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Saints' Thomas, Sanders practice as Bucs clash looms

By Brett Martel Nov. 04, 2020 06:33 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) celebrates with strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) after an interception against the Chicago Bears in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Payton likes Saints' grit during tense, 4-game win streak

By Brett Martel Nov. 02, 2020 06:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas catches the ball during NFL football training camp in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, that Saints receiver Thomas has been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team after punching a teammate during practice. (David Grunfeld/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File)
Saints rule out wide receivers Thomas, Callaway vs Bears

Oct. 30, 2020 04:59 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks with quarterback Drew Brees (9) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' season starting to resemble past 3 playoff pushes

By Brett Martel Oct. 26, 2020 08:17 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) is brought down by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54), cornerback Corn Elder (29) and outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Injuries have caught up with Panthers' defense

By Steve Reed Oct. 26, 2020 12:06 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) is upended on a pass reception by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23), free safety Marcus Williams (43) and safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brees' clutch precision lifts Saints past Panthers, 27-24

By Brett Martel Oct. 25, 2020 04:20 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Perfection on display when Steelers visit Titans, both 5-0

By Barry Wilner Oct. 23, 2020 05:30 PM EDT