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Ridder overcomes 2 interceptions to lead Falcons past Saints 24-15 and into first-place tie
ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta Falcons team looking to snap a three-game losing streak and remain in contention in the NFC South wasn't going to be picky about how it won a game. “However it came, good, bad or ugly, go out and get a win,” said quarterback Desmond Ridder. ...
Coach Dennis Allen says Saints have identified challenges, but are still seeking solutions
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen views his team's recent rough patch through a hopeful lens. “We’re not even at the halfway point" of the season, Allen noted Friday after reviewing video of Thursday night's 31-24 loss to Jacksonville. ”There were some...
Saints again facing questions about inconsistency on offense and squandered scoring chances
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The good news for the New Orleans Saints is that their muddling start has been good enough to keep them in contention in the anemic NFC South. After all four teams in the division lost in Week 6, New Orleans (3-3) entered Week 7 just a half game out of first...
As Alvin Kamara returns, Saints adjust to life without Derek Carr
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Just as Saints star running back Alvin Kamara returns from his suspension, New Orleans is dealing with a shoulder injury to starting quarterback Derek Carr. Saints coach Dennis Allen couldn't say Monday how soon Carr might return, describing the 10th-year...
Saints' Derek Carr getting evaluated for shoulder injury after loss to Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was being evaluated after hurting his shoulder when he was sacked in the third quarter of an 18-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Saints coach Dennis Allen said after the game that he believed Carr was...
Jordan Love rallies Packers to 18-17 win after Saints lose Derek Carr to shoulder injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love celebrated his first career start at Lambeau Field by producing the type of comeback his four-time MVP predecessor orchestrated so often. Love rallied Green Bay from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit after New Orleans lost quarterback Derek Carr...
Tony Jones Jr. scores twice, Saints' defense shuts down Panthers' Bryce Young in 20-17 win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Jones Jr. is making the most of his elevation from the Saints' practice squad, while Chris Olave continues to make plays for unbeaten New Orleans. Jones ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the Saints beat the Carolina...
Derek Carr's New Orleans debut is a success as the Saints edge the Titans 16-15
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After taking four sacks, throwing an interception and being flattened by a forearm to the face, a sore but determined Derek Carr pulled out the kind of finish he wanted in his New Orleans Saints debut. Carr passed for 305 yards and a touchdown, and his 41-yard...
