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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Defending champion Rams, Saints in urgent need of a victory

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2022 07:51 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

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Saints 1st-year coach Allen bemoans inconsistent play

By Brett Martel Nov. 08, 2022 06:50 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake, center, runs with the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Drake, Houston lead Ravens past Saints for 3rd straight win

By Brett Martel Nov. 07, 2022 11:32 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

FILE - New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) sets to block during the team's NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2021. McCoy has agreed to a five-year contract extension reportedly worth about $63.8 million. McCoy’s representatives at APEX Sports Group announced the agreement in a social media post on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The deal comes as McCoy enters the final season of his rookie contract. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
AP source: Saints' McCoy agrees to 5-year, $63M extension

By Brett Martel Sep. 08, 2022 06:29 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) runs after a reception during the NFL football team's training camp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Thomas practiced on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, for the first time since Aug. 18, after working his way back from a hamstring injury. Thomas set a single-season record in 2019 with 149 receptions but missed all of last season because of complications from an ankle injury that also sidelined him for much of the 2020 season. His goal, he said, is to play in the Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, Week 1 game at Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints receiver Thomas, left tackle Hurst back at practice

By Brett Martel Sep. 07, 2022 07:10 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

FILE - New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning (70) works out during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Metairie, La., Saturday, May 14, 2022. Saints new head coach Dennis Allen enters training camp with a roster that has been fortified at several key spots. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints' 1st-rounder Penning building pugilistic reputation

By Brett Martel Aug. 02, 2022 06:38 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

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

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 11:58 AM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill looks back as he runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Saints made most of better health and a struggling opponent

By Brett Martel Dec. 13, 2021 06:24 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

Tennessee Titans players carry flags as they take the field before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alex Armah (40) celebrates his touchdown with running back Mark Ingram (14) 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)
Adaptable Saints take on Falcons with a new starting QB

By Brett Martel Nov. 04, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Slumping Seahawks host rested Saints in key NFC matchup

By Tim Booth Oct. 21, 2021 07:14 PM EDT