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New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, left, scrambles away from Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) as he looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Panthers hope for better results against post-Brees Saints

By Steve Reed 4 hrs ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press 8 hrs ago
Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) scrambles for yardage as Green Bay Packers linebacker Jonathan Garvin (53) gives chase during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Saints' Winston showing why he won over Payton, teammates

By Brett Martel Sep. 13, 2021 08:48 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' defense had attitude, edge in Week 1 win over Jets

By Steve Reed Sep. 13, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. The Texans won 37-21. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Analysis: Some debuts rocky, others uplifting in NFL Week 1

By Barry Wilner Sep. 13, 2021 02:56 AM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) catches a pass as New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, lower left, tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Winston, Saints, overcome displacement, pound Packers 38-3

By Brett Martel Sep. 12, 2021 07:32 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is congratulated by Demetrius Harris (86) after Hopkins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Pick-Six: 17th game puts some NFL records within reach

By Josh Dubow Sep. 10, 2021 12:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) runs a route against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Houston. Cooks is giving back to QBs and other players by introducing them to a new form of light therapy that he uses for his anxiety and sleep issues called an Allay Lamp. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
No surprise: NFL quarterbacks making the most money by far

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2021 11:21 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers smiles after a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Jets won 23-14. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

By Brett Martel Sep. 09, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

Winston makes maiden Saints start vs. Rodgers and Packers

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 11:52 AM EDT
GREEN BAY (14-4) at NEW ORLEANS (13-5) at Jacksonville, Florida Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Packers by 3 1...

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bridgewater convinced Broncos; now he's out to win over fans

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 08, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo runs for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
QB platoon offers intrigue for 49ers season

By Josh Dubow Sep. 07, 2021 04:06 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos finally have deep roster to end playoff drought

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 01, 2021 07:16 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton makes a point during during NFL football practice in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Saints enter 2021 with plenty of uncertainty, and intrigue

By Brett Martel Sep. 01, 2021 06:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer watches as his team warms up before a preseason NFL = football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. In many regards, Meyer runs the Jaguars like a college program It’s what he knows even though he spent a year studying the NFL before he ended a brief coaching retirement. It’s also worked at every previous stop, so no one is questioning his methods. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Jaguars have college feel amid Meyer's methods, missteps

By Mark Long Sep. 01, 2021 06:26 PM EDT

Saints seek 5th straight playoff season, but with a new QB

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:36 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-5) New faces: TE Nick Vannett, DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE Payton Turner, LB Pete Warner, CB Paulson Adebo, P Blake...

FILE - This early Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, file photo, shows the Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints NFL football team in New Orleans, La., after Hurricane Ida. The NFL announced Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, that the Saints will host the Green bay Packers in Jacksonville, Fla., in a Sept. 12 season opener after being displaced by Hurricane Ida. (Max Becherer/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
Saints opener vs. Packers moved to Jacksonville after Ida

By Stephen Hawkins And Brett Martel Sep. 01, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes with teammates running back Tony Jones (37) looking on during NFL football practice in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Payton: Saints planning up to a month away from New Orleans

By Brett Martel Aug. 31, 2021 01:55 PM EDT