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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
49ers' balanced offense provides big challenge to Saints

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2022 09:46 AM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Lattimore among 7 Saints back at practice as 49ers await

By Brett Martel Nov. 23, 2022 07:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) tries to get past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' renewed focus on fundamentals appeared to pay off

By Brett Martel Nov. 21, 2022 08:17 PM EST

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

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, bottom, makes a catch under Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams, Saints clash with both trying to save their seasons

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 01:52 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

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)
Watt's return fuels Steelers to 20-10 win over shaky Saints

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2022 04:50 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

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) celebrates after catching a 28-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Saints coach Allen gets 2nd chance in London against Vikings

By Ken Maguire Sep. 29, 2022 05:15 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen speaks during the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Saints happy, but also humbled, about historic comeback

By Brett Martel Sep. 12, 2022 07:21 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs a route against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. More roster moves could come, but as of Wednesday, Aug. 31, 14 players on the active roster are products of the two NFL drafts under the leadership of general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith, creating a more youthful look with such players as tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Drake London, linebacker Arnold Ebiketie and safety Richie Grant positioned as leaders of the rebuild. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Saints begin Dennis Allen era vs rebuilding Falcons

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Saints won 27-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Dennis Allen-led Saints begin new era vs. rebuilding Falcons

By Paul Newberry Sep. 08, 2022 02:28 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 quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Saints won 27-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Winston sharp, Saints top Chargers 27-10 in preseason finale

By Brett Martel Aug. 26, 2022 11:04 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)
Second day of Saints-Packers practices gets more physical

By Steve Megargee Aug. 17, 2022 05:33 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) runs through drills during training camp at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints preseason opener features 1st-rounders Olave, Penning

By Brett Martel Aug. 11, 2022 05:33 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

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen claps for his players during an NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Allen enters training camp with a roster that has been fortified at several key spots since former long-time coach Sean Payton retired after last season. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Saints first camp under Allen features fortified roster

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:44 AM EDT

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave takes selfies with fans 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/Jae C. Hong)
Saints add a big playmaker along with depth in NFL draft

By Les East Apr. 30, 2022 10:24 PM EDT