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Saints hope to ride the Rizzi factor back to relevance after their bye week
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Darren Rizzi would be an unconventional choice to take over the New Orleans Saints' head coaching job on a permanent basis. That doesn't mean it can't happen. The Saints (4-7) had been on a seven-game skid when Rizzi, the club's special teams...
Browns' fade continues against Saints despite Jameis Winston's production against his former club
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jameis Winston smiled while embracing former New Orleans Saints teammates and looked almost triumphant as he raised his arm to acknowledge well-wishing fans on his way off of the Superdome field. The Browns lost 35-14 to New Orleans on Sunday, fading in the...
Taysom Hill runs for 3 TDs as the Saints top Jameis Winston and the struggling Browns 35-14
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tayson Hill couldn't hide his irritation over two early turnovers against the Cleveland Browns, so New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi took a moment to address it. “He was taking it personal and I just told him on the way out at halftime, ‘You’re...
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...
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...
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 coach Dennis Allen starting to feel the heat amid 7-game losing skid, 23-22 loss to Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dennis Allen was feeling optimistic after the New Orleans Saints started the season 2-0. But a seven-game losing streak, including a 23-22 road loss to NFL cellar dweller Carolina on Sunday, has Allen answering questions about his job security. ...
Saints WR Chris Olave discharged from hospital after concussion, to return to New Orleans with team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was discharged from Carolinas Medical Center and allowed to return to New Orleans on Sunday night with his teammates after taking a hard hit on a pass over the middle in a 23-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The throw...
Saints look to draw momentum from Carr's return and end six-game losing skid in rematch vs. Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Things may be starting to look up for the New Orleans Saints following a six-game losing streak. Not only are the Saints expected to get a jolt from the return of veteran quarterback Derek Carr, who has been out since Week 5, but they have a chance to get...
Panthers look to slow down QB Derek Carr, who's expected to start after missing 3 games with injury
New Orleans (2-6) at Carolina (1-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM Odds: Saints by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Saints 3-5, Panthers 1-7. Series record: Saints lead 31-28. Last meeting: Saints beat the Panthers 47-10 on Sept....
