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With losing streak over, interim Saints coach Darren Rizzi hopes to keep challenging his team
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi figured one way to help New Orleans overcome its seven-game skid was to think about anything but the losing streak itself. So Rizzi's messaging revolved around the idea that with a new regime comes a “fresh start.” ...
Uncharacteristic and untimely struggles doomed the Falcons against the Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo held his hands to his helmet when his would-be tying field goal banged off the right upright with 6 1/2 minutes remaining against a Saints team that hadn't won a game since September. His frustration — and disbelief —...
Nobody beats the Rizz: Saints top Falcons 20-17 to snap 7-game skid in coach Darren Rizzi's debut
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Before interim New Orleans Saints coach Darren Rizzi disappeared down a tunnel toward the locker room, he paused, holding his gold, team-issued hat high above his head, and acknowledged fans still celebrating his triumphant debut in the Superdome. Marquez...
Fans flood @Pontifex account after it inadvertantly cites New Orleans Saints amid dreadful season
ROME (AP) — The New Orleans Saints may be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, but at least they can count on continued prayers from Pope Francis. The pope – or at least someone in the Vatican communications office – has been inadvertently rooting for the Saints since...
First-place Falcons expect the Saints to be motivated by a coaching change
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kirk Cousins and the first-place Falcons don't hesitate to list the pitfalls of overlooking the last-place New Orleans Saints. The Falcons needed a last-second field goal to win the previous meeting in Atlanta in Week 4 and now face a Saints squad that is trying...
First-place Falcons aim to sweep their season series with the reeling Saints
Atlanta (6-3) at New Orleans (2-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Falcons by 3 1/2. Series record: Falcons lead 56-55. Against the spread: Falcons 5-4, Saints 3-6. Last meeting: Falcons beat Saints 26-24 on Sept....
Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi emphasizing change as he tries to prove he's made for the job
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — When Saints players arrived for their first practice under interim coach Darren Rizzi on Wednesday, most of their lockers were in different places. The pre-practice warmup routine had been altered. Offensive and defensive players were instructed to wear...
The Commanders acquire 4-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the Saints
Surprise buyers at the NFL trade deadline, the Washington Commanders made a major splash Tuesday by acquiring four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints. Washington sent third-, fourth- and sixth-round picks in the 2025 draft to New Orleans and got a...
Carr's return to the Saints' lineup is horrendous as he loses his top target, the game and his coach
Derek Carr's return to the New Orleans Saints' starting lineup couldn't have gone much worse. He lost his top target to a concussion when his pass over the middle sailed over his receiver. He lost to the worst team in the league and he became the first NFL quarterback to lose to 31...
Saints fire coach Dennis Allen after seventh straight loss. Darren Rizzi named interim coach
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, a day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended the Saints' losing streak to seven games — their longest since 1999. “DA is an excellent football coach,” Saints general manager Mickey Loomis...
