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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...
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...
Current Saints regime urgently seeking to end New Orleans' 3-year playoff absence
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (9-8) EXPECTATIONS: The Saints are in the midst of a three-season playoff absence and coach Dennis Allen is under pressure to get his club back to the postseason in what will be his third season in charge. The most recent time the Saints made the playoffs in 2020,...
Injuries are hindering new Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as he installs his scheme
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Injury-related absences by skill players across the New Orleans Saints' offense are making new coordinator Klint Kubiak's job “a lot more challenging,” coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday. “Availability is the most important ability," Allen said as the...
The 49ers and the Saints cancel joint practices because of injuries for San Francisco
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints canceled their scheduled joint practices for this week with the Niners dealing with several nagging injuries. The teams announced Sunday that they jointly agreed to call off the practices that were supposed...
Irish kicker Charlie Smyth boots winning field goal for Saints in first attempt in a football game
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Charlie Smyth stepped up in a crucial moment for the New Orleans Saints, sized up a winning 37-yard field goal with eight seconds remaining, and booted it through the uprights like he does it every day. He didn't even need the luck of the Irish. ...
