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Carr's Saints visit Prescott's Cowboys just as pursuit of playoff redemption starts for both QBs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott can't get the Cowboys deep enough in the playoffs. Derek Carr can't get his teams into the tournament, as it is affectionally known, enough in the first place. Those have been the criticisms lobbed at the veteran quarterbacks in...
Saints alter schedule as Hurricane Francine arrives, but continue preparation for Cowboys
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints coaches decided to spend Wednesday night at team headquarters as Hurricane Francine struck southeast Louisiana, figuring it would be safer and more productive than trying to commute home right when the worst weather was arriving. “We’ll...
Saints say they're mindful that a big Week 1 win is no predictor of future results
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When the Saints gathered in their locker room after a resounding, season-opening, 47-10 demolition of the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome, coach Dennis Allen asked his players to appreciate how unusual such lopsided victories are in the NFL. He emphasized that...
Panthers Pro Bowl DE Derrick Brown to have knee surgery, could miss rest of season, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Derrick Brown will need surgery on his knee and could miss the remainder of the season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity on Monday...
Analysis: There were more shaky quarterback performances than superlative ones in Week 1
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix played like rookies. Several established quarterbacks weren’t much better. There were more...
Derek Carr and the Saints rout the Panthers 47-10 in Klint Kubiak's play-calling debut
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It took Derek Carr and the Saints' new offense one series to produce a touchdown on an explosive play — and one half to score 30 points. New Orleans' defense didn't look too bad, either. Carr passed for three touchdowns and the New Orleans Saints...
Davante Adams' repeated denials doesn't end speculation of his future with the Raiders
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Davante Adams took the opportunity Wednesday in his weekly in-season news conference to insist he was not looking for a way out of Las Vegas. The question is why does this keep happening? Adams, after all, made similar comments when the Raiders opened...
Optimistic Saints and rebuilding Panthers set to unveil new offenses in NFC South clash
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A glitzy, renovated Superdome will host two new-look offenses in Week 1 of an NFL season that also will end in New Orleans. While the Saints and rebuilding Carolina Panthers are long shots to be in the dome when the Super Bowl is played there in February, New...
Saints seek 3rd straight win over rebuilding Panthers in season opener
Carolina (2-15) at New Orleans (9-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Saints by 4. Series record: Saints lead 30-28. Last meeting: Saints beat Panthers 28-6 on Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. Panthers offense:...
Mayfield and Buccaneers must overcome Cousins and revamped Falcons for 4th straight NFC South title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Losing Tom Brady didn’t loosen the Buccaneers’ hold on the NFC South. Baker Mayfield replaced Brady, revived his career and led Tampa Bay to its third straight division title and a playoff victory last season. Now, another veteran quarterback...
