Wil Lutz
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) fumbles as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tom Brady, Drew Brees exit early in changing of the QB guard

Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2020 04:16 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to setup the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2020 05:52 PM EST

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) watches his game-winning field goal against the Buffalo Bills during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Vikings, like Texans, work OT to advance in NFL playoffs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2020 05:47 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Cousins, Vikings upend Saints 26-20 in OT in NFC playoffs

By Brett Martel Jan. 05, 2020 05:06 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass as he throws a pass that was fumbled and recovered by the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 1/5/2020

Jan. 05, 2020 01:27 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates with running back Latavius Murray (28) after Kamara scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Saints chasing NFC's top seed rally to beat Titans 38-28

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 22, 2019 04:39 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 11:35 AM EST

FIEL - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Japan's Kenki Fukuoka crosses the goal line for his team's third try against Scotland during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match at the International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
Some of 2019's most memorable games decided by blown calls

By Paul Newberry Dec. 22, 2019 09:52 AM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 26-18. Ryan was sacked nine times in the game. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints showcased depth, dynamism in clinching NFC South

By Brett Martel Nov. 29, 2019 04:35 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) blocks a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Ryan Allen (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints beat Falcons to clinch 3rd straight NFC South title

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2019 11:42 PM EST

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

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) reacts after missing a field goal, late in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Rivera: Panthers may work out kickers after Slye’s struggles

By Steve Reed Nov. 25, 2019 03:05 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 08:52 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 25 Baltimore at Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. The Rams (6-4) welcome the high-scoring Ravens for...

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) reacts after missing a field goal, late in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. Carolina Panthers punter Michael Palardy (5) holds while New Orleans Saints defensive back Johnson Bademosi (29) reacts. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Panthers kicker blames his misses for costly loss to Saints

By Guerry Smith Nov. 24, 2019 08:22 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) leaps past Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Mills (31) and Ronald Darby (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Seahawks remain unbeaten on road, win at Philadelphia

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) reacts after missing a field goal, late in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Lutz’s kick lifts Saints to dramatic 34-31 win over Panthers

By Brett Martel Nov. 24, 2019 05:00 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans, LA. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 11:47 AM EST

NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 09:08 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 11 Seattle at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m. EST. The top two teams in the NFC West meet in primetime...

El quarterback Drew Brees (9), de los Saints de Nueva Orleáns, es capturado por el defensive end Vic Beasley, de los Falcons de Atlanta, en el partido de la NFL en Nueva Orleáns, el domingo 10 de noviembre de 2019. (AP Foto/Rusty Costanza)
Saints sunk by stagnant offense, defensive penalties

By Guerry Smith Nov. 10, 2019 07:57 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) calls out an audible from the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
With Brees back, Saints poised for big things

By Brett Martel Oct. 28, 2019 08:39 PM EDT