GUERRY SMITH
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) as he throws in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Falcons QB Ridder gives himself a poor grade on NFL debut

By Guerry Smith Dec. 18, 2022 07:37 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder graded his

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Stafford leaves game, set for tests for possible concussion

By Guerry Smith Nov. 20, 2022 03:27 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An already disappointing season for Matthew Stafford and Los

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, center, is tackled by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, left, safety Kyle Hamilton and safety Chuck Clark in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Allen: 'Bad day at the office' for Saints offense vs. Ravens

By Guerry Smith Nov. 08, 2022 01:32 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With the Saints trailing Baltimore 14-0 late in the first half,

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a ball as he is tackled by New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Raiders' Carr struggling to hit stride in McDaniels' scheme

By Guerry Smith Oct. 30, 2022 07:06 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Derek Carr's deep third-down pass bounced off Mack Hollins' hands

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (22), right, runs against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22), left, during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints offense stalls as New Orleans loses late lead

By Guerry Smith Oct. 16, 2022 07:35 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Andy Dalton had an opportunity to stake a stronger claim on the

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny runs past the outstretched arms of New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Seahawks running back Penny has 'bad' lower left leg injury

By Guerry Smith Oct. 09, 2022 07:42 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Seattle running back Rashaad Penny left the Superdome field

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
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints used their first-round picks in the NFL

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Panthers' QB change provides only a brief spark, not a win

By Guerry Smith Jan. 02, 2022 10:04 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Starting Sam Darnold in place of Cam Newton at quarterback

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) leaps over Dallas Cowboys free safety Damontae Kazee (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Hill's promising start for Saints flames out late vs Cowboys

By Guerry Smith Dec. 03, 2021 01:49 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The jolt Taysom Hill provided for the injury-riddled,

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
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With a slew of key starters missing, the struggling New

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Steven Means (55) is tackled by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) after a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints' sloppiness costly in narrow loss to Falcons

By Guerry Smith Nov. 07, 2021 07:16 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — There were only so many mistakes the sloppy Saints could

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) is hit after throwing 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)
Defensive penalties compound Brady's blunders, doom Bucs

By Guerry Smith Oct. 31, 2021 10:48 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appeared to have all

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores a touchdown against New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle to win in overtime during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. The Giants won 27-21. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints disappointed after folding in 'Domecoming' defeat

By Guerry Smith Oct. 03, 2021 08:21 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Jameis Winston, Alvin Kamara and the Saints' offense

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) walks off the field after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. The Saints now 21-9. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Drop, ejection and penalties sink Bears in playoff loss

By Guerry Smith Jan. 10, 2021 10:41 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Early in their playoff game against the Saints, Bears wide

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores his sixth touchdown of the game, tying the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Vikings banged-up defense sinks to new depths against Saints

By Guerry Smith Dec. 25, 2020 10:16 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings’ depleted defense concluded its first

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Falcons QB Ryan again swamped by Saints' pass rush

By Guerry Smith Nov. 22, 2020 07:03 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan kept taking sacks

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) celebrates his interception, intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84), in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. The Saints won 27-13. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Shanahan: Niners 'blew an opportunity' vs surging Saints

By Guerry Smith Nov. 15, 2020 10:26 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An early 10-0 lead was not nearly enough for the mistake

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater scrambles under pressure from New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and defensive tackle Malcom Brown (90) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Bridgewater nearly sinks Saints in return to Superdome

By Guerry Smith Oct. 25, 2020 06:17 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater took a sack when he could least afford to

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) greets Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. The Siant won 34-7. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Colts bottom out in blowout loss to Saints

By Guerry Smith Dec. 17, 2019 01:40 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Indianapolis' opening possession stalled when Jacoby

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) gestures after a touchdown by wide receiver Michael Thomas (13), during the second half at an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints overcoming miscues, injuries and tough calls

By Guerry Smith Nov. 25, 2019 08:46 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Coach Sean Payton’s New Orleans Saints have handled