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Payoff clinching scenarios for Chiefs, Steelers, Saints

Three NFL teams can clinch a spot in the 2020 playoffs with a win and some help in Week 13: the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints.

Billy Heyen

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Week 12 Steelers-Ravens FanDuel Picks

The Steelers and Ravens are facing off on Wednesday in a long-awaited showdown. If you're putting together a FanDuel single-game lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help in your NFL DFS tournaments.

Jacob Camenker

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NFL power rankings for Week 13

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results heading into Week 13 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Saints place QB Drew Brees on IR

Drew Brees will miss at least three games with the injuries he suffered in the Saints' win over the 49ers in Week 10.

Stats Perform News

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Taysom Hill named Saints' starting quarterback

The Saints are turning to Taysom Hill at quarterback, not Jameis Winston, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Jordan Heck

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Hill vs. Winston: Which QB should replace injured Brees?

Drew Brees will miss time due to an injury, so which quarterback should get the playing time as the Saints starter sits on the sideline?

Jordan Heck

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Saints & Brees suffer major setback

Drew Brees reportedly suffered fractured ribs and a collapsed lung against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

Nicholas McGee

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Arians: Bucs' confidence unchanged

While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were thrashed by the New Orleans Saints, Bruce Arians said their belief was unchanged.

Dejan Kalinic

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Saints' Thomas limited in practice

It is not yet clear whether Michael Thomas will be ready to return for the New Orleans Saints' Week 7 clash with the Carolina Panthers.

Nicholas McGee

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Thomas sends confusing tweets after fight-related suspension

Thomas spoke publicly for the first time since missing Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Dan Bernstein

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Brees revels in Saints comeback

The New Orleans Saints did it the hard way against the Los Angeles Chargers, which Drew Brees said can only be a positive for the team.

Peter Hanson

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Saints rally past Chargers in OT

The New Orleans Saints rallied past the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

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NFL mock draft 2021: Jets, Broncos, Vikings all go QB

Sporting News' updated mock draft finds new franchise quarterbacks for three teams floundering to start the 2020 season. Plus, the Giants, Falcons and Bengals add defensive stars in the top 10.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings for Week 3

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 3 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brees hits back after criticism

The New Orleans Saints stumbled to defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders, with Drew Brees' performance coming under the microscope.

Russell Greaves

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Gruden salutes Carr after Raiders move to 2-0

Derek Carr earned plaudits from his coach after driving Las Vegas to victory in the first game at its new home.

Stats Perform News

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No Brady tension, says Arians

Brett Favre took issue with Bruce Arians for criticising Tom Brady, but the Buccaneers coach insists all is well with his star quarterback.

Stats Perform News

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Brady still playing catch-up days before opener

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady previewed his team's season-opener against the Saints.

Sacha Pisani

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Ravens almost stole Clowney from Titans, report

Baltimore was trying to make the same move New Orleans was attempting before Clowney signed with Tennessee.

Tadd Haislop

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Two teams zeroing in on Clowney

Two teams have made their final pitches for the defensive end, but one seems particularly invested in bringing him aboard.

Joe Rivera

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Alvin Kamara trade rumours

Kamara has been missing Saints practices because of a contract dispute.

Tadd Haislop

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Kamara warned Saints fans about holdout weeks ago

New Orleans fans and fantasy football owners maybe should have seen this coming.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Will there be fans at NFL games in 2020?

The NFL is allowing each of its 32 teams and local lawmakers to determine whether fans can attend football games amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a team-by-team breakdown, updated with the latest news.

Tadd Haislop

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Brees: I hurt a lot of people

Though he clarified he will stand for the anthem in the 2020 NFL season, Drew Brees once again expressed regret over his initial comments.

Liam Blackburn

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NFL GM rankings 2020: Best, worst decision-makers in the league

NFL general managers can both rise fast and fall hard. Here's how we have them ranked, 1-32, with the leaders of last year's Super Bowl teams deservingly on top.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL training camp openings remain on schedule

The league is sticking with its initial timetable for now as teams work out plans for players to return to facilities.

Tom Gatto

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Jenkins questions viability of NFL season

The Saints safety will not feel comfortable playing football until the risk of COVID-19 is eliminated.

Tadd Haislop

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Brees caved under pressure - Trump

Saints quarterback Drew Brees will come to regret his change of stance on kneeling during the national anthem, says Donald Trump.

Peter Hanson

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Jenkins thanks Brees for listening

Having criticised Drew Brees for his earlier comments this week, New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins was glad to see him apologise.

Liam Blackburn

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Brees responds to Trump criticism

The Saints quarterback says his "ongoing conversations with friends, teammates and leaders in the black community" have brought him to his new position.

Tom Gatto

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Trump criticises Saints QB Brees

Drew Brees should have stuck with his stance about kneeling, according to United States president Donald Trump.

Dejan Kalinic

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Saints QB Brees apologises again

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees offered another apology for his comments about kneeling.

Dejan Kalinic

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Brees apology showed 'leadership', says team-mate

After Drew Brees issued an apology for his comments on protests during the national anthem, Demario Davis praised his leadership.

Liam Blackburn

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Drew Brees apologises for NFL protest comments

Having spoken out against Colin Kaepernick's protest and similar demonstrations, Drew Brees has apologised.

Ben Spratt

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'F— Drew Brees': New Orleans marchers respond

Brees' stance on kneeling left many people hopping mad.

Tom Gatto

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Jenkins hurt by team-mate Brees' comments

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins used social media to hit out at Drew Brees, who sparked controversy on Wednesday.

Sacha Pisani

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Brees angers Thomas by saying kneeling is 'disrespecting the flag'

Drew Brees believes standing to pay respect to the US flag with your hand on your heart is a sign of unity.

Matt Becker

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LeBron James, NFL players rip Drew Brees over his 'disrespecting the flag' comments

The Saints quarterback still thinks protests during the national anthem are about the flag, and his NFL peers are not happy about it.

Tadd Haislop

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Thomas clashes with Parker in heated Instagram exchange

Thomas is no stranger to online fights.

Dan Bernstein

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NFL abandons PI video review

After a one-year trial, video review for pass interference in the NFL will not return in 2020.

Matt Kelley

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Saints' Payton refused to 'lose' draft pick Stevens to Panthers

New Orleans' coach coveted the Mississippi State quarterback so much that he traded back into the seventh round to keep Stevens from signing with Carolina as a free agent.

Tom Gatto

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Winston eager to learn with Saints

After signing a one-year contract to back up Drew Brees, Jameis Winston is looking to get back on track at the New Orleans Saints.

Scott Garbarini

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NFL power rankings: Buccaneers, Bills join top tier

With the 2020 NFL Draft completed and most key free agents signed, here are Sporting News' latest NFL power rankings, updated with each team's offseason moves.

Vinnie Iyer

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Saints confirm Jameis Winston deal

Jameis Winston has agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints.

Dejan Kalinic

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Saints cancel offseason program

With team facilities closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Saints will not be holding virtual workouts for their roster.

Scott Garbarini

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Brees to enter broadcast booth after football

Brees' football retirement plan is now set.

Tadd Haislop

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Payton walks back comments about Brees' post-2020 plans

The New Orleans coach on Tuesday said 2020 would be Brees' final season. Payton tried to clarify his comments on Wednesday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Saints will have NFL Draft war room at New Orleans brewery

Leave it to the Saints to make the best of a bad situation as coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact the sports world.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Payton reveals sandwich-related code for Saints playbook

The Saints head coach seemed in good spirits one week removed from being cleared from COVID-19, providing fans with a few laughs.

Jacob Hancock

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What if Dolphins had signed Brees?

The 2006 offseason was an inflection point for Drew Brees and the Miami Dolphins, with the latter living to regret the decision they made.

Nicholas McGee

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Sanders set to join Saints

The New Orleans Saints are reportedly signing wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders.

Dejan Kalinic

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Payton reveals positive coronavirus test

Sean Payton has become the first confirmed coronavirus case in the NFL after revealing a positive test on Thursday.

Ben Spratt

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NFL free agency tracker: The 10 best available free agents still unsigned in 2020

Several good players are still available in 2020 NFL free agency.

Tadd Haislop

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Brees set to re-sign with Saints

The New Orleans Saints have reportedly agreed to a deal with star quarterback Drew Brees.

Dejan Kalinic

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Here are the Saints' options for Taysom Hill

With Brees set to return, New Orleans has an interesting decision to make on Hill. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains how he would move forward in free agency with the Saints QBs.

Jeff Diamond

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NFL playoff format proposal

49ers-Seahawks III and Brees vs. Rodgers would have had a better chance of happening with tweaks to the current format.

Tom Gatto

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Where will Teddy Bridgewater sign?

With the Saints unlikely to retain Teddy Bridgewater as Drew Brees' backup, don't be surprised if the QB gets a big raise from one of these four teams in free agency, including a pair of NFC South rivals.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brees confirms return for 2020

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will not retire this offseason after confirming his return for the 2020 NFL season.

Nicholas McGee

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Who will play QB for Saints in 2020?

Will Drew Brees retire? Will New Orleans keep Teddy Bridgewater or Taysom Hill? Multiple QB scenarios are in play for the Saints as they enter 2020. Here are the most likely outcomes.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL mock draft 2020: Patriots, Raiders, Cowboys, Giants go defense

Here is our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 with the actual draft fewer than three months away.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brees delays decision over future

Drew Brees has not committed to playing on in 2020 but New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis said: "He continues to be a good player."

Matt Dorman

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Vikings back Zimmer and Spielman

Though linked with the Dallas Cowboys, Mike Zimmer's future appears to remain with the Minnesota Vikings.

Matt Dorman

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Ranking the NFL's 2020 playoff QBs with the most to prove

The 12 quarterbacks in the NFL's 2020 playoff field are separated by two decades. From a six-time Super Bowl champion to the seven QBs without a playoff win, each has something to prove.

Bill Bender

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NFL mock draft 2020: Dolphins, Panthers get Bengals' QB leftovers

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order. Here are our draft projections for the top prospects in the 2020 class.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoff power rankings 2020: Every team's real chances to win Super Bowl 54

With the NFL playoff bracket for 2020 set, Super Bowl odds have been updated, but they don't necessarily reflect how we feel about the teams most and least likely to win the championship.

Vinnie Iyer

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Antonio Brown visiting Saints

Should Antonio Brown sign with the Saints, it is expected he will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list.

Nicholas McGee

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Best, worst possible match-ups for each NFL playoff team

As Week 17 arrives and the NFL playoff picture takes form, here are the matchups each playoff team should wish to draw and hope to avoid.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL mock draft 2020: Redskins pass on Young

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order for the first round. Where will the top prospects like Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and others land?

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL record means nothing to Thomas

Championships and not individual records are what motivate New Orleans Saints star Michael Thomas.

Sacha Pisani

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NFL playoff picture: Projecting the seeds & matchups for AFC, NFC brackets

Here is our latest projection for the NFL playoff seeding with the postseason picture two weeks away from being finalised.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL power rankings: Packers, Chiefs, Seahawks rise

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the developments around the league as Week 16 arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brees reflects on NFL record

Drew Brees reflected on his record-breaking performance for the New Orleans Saints on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

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Brady, Favre congratulate Brees

Drew Brees earned praise from far and wide after throwing the most passing touchdowns in NFL history.

Sacha Pisani

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Drew Brees breaks NFL record

Drew Brees surpassed Peyton Manning for most career touchdown passes on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

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Brees: Saints have bigger fish to fry after NFC South title

The NFC South title is not all the New Orleans Saints wanted this season, but Drew Brees said it was "objective number one".

Tom Webber

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NFL picks, predictions for Week 13

In our picks and predictions for Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season, Pittsburgh wins its chippy rematch against Cleveland. Plus, Minnesota escapes Seattle with a victory, and Green Bay takes care of business in New York.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL mock draft 2020: Tua Tagovailoa drops out of first round

Here is our latest 2020 NFL mock draft in the wake of a hip injury to Tua Tagovailoa, a possible No. 1 overall pick who now could slide out of the first round entirely.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings Week 12

Here are our updated NFL power rankings as Week 12 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the latest developments around the league as Week 9 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brees eclipses 75,000 passing yards

Brees sits atop the all-time list with a total of 75,218 yards through the air.

Ameer Tyree

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Drew Brees injury update

Brees has missed the last five games after having surgery on his thumb, but is optimistic he will be back in Week 8.

Chelsea Howard

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Drew Brees injury update

Brees injured his thumb in New Orleans' Week 2 loss to the Rams. It was later confirmed he suffered a torn ligament.

Chelsea Howard

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Starting QBs since Kaepernick

Each NFL team has played at least 35 games since Colin Kaepernick's last appearance, and 80 different quarterbacks have been starters.

Liam Blackburn

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Drew Brees injury update

"I’m just gonna take it one week at a time and see how things go," Brees said Wednesday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Kaepernick's agents contacted Steelers, Jets and Saints

Despite numerous QB injuries before Week 3, the outcome of Kaepernick's agent reaching out to teams wasn't encouraging.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Drew Brees passes Tom Brady for second most touchdown passes in NFL history

Drew Brees, at 40 years old, moves into second place for most touchdowns in NFL history after throwing two against the Texans.

Edward Sutelan

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Where will Antonio Brown sign? Patriots (of course), Seahawks, 49ers among possible landing spots

AB is free to sign with a new team after being cut by the Raiders, so where will he go? Here are the possible teams that could sign him.

Vinnie Iyer

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What Ezekiel Elliott's contract means for future of NFL's highest-paid running backs

Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara and other running backs from the 2017 NFL Draft should take note of what the Cowboys just paid their star rusher.

Vinnie Iyer

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Valentine Holmes used as punt returner in Jets preseason loss to Saints

Not great.

Sporting News

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Aussie Lou Hedley is America's new favourite punter after Miami debut

"Lou Hedley leads the universe in tattoos"

Brendan Bradford

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Valentine Holmes shows off with party trick at New York Jets training

Valentine Holmes has shown off his impressive catching skills while in training with the Jets.

Tom Naghten

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NFL news: Kapernick 'still ready'

We take a look at the top headlines around the NFL as preseason games start on Thursday, including Colin Kaepernick and Kenny Stills.

Chelsea Howard

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Judge rules Goodell must give deposition in Saints-Rams no-call suit

The suit over the controversial no-call in the NFC championship game is seeking $75,000 in damages, which will be donated to charity.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Saints offered Thomas massive deal

Michael Thomas was absent from the Saints' practice facility Thursday one day before training camp officially starts.

Thomas Lott

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Michael Thomas AWOL from Saints camp, reports

Even though practice doesn't officially begin until Friday, Thomas wasn't at the Saints' facility Thursday.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Saints rookie Granderson sentenced to jail

Granderson, who signed a rookie free agent deal with the Saints in April, had pleaded no contest in the case.

Arthur Weinstein

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When does NFL training camp start in 2019? Dates, schedules, locations for all 32 teams

NFL training camp start dates vary from team to team in 2019. Find out when training camp starts for your team this year.

Tadd Haislop

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Drew Brees awarded more than $6M in diamond-fraud lawsuit

Jurors found that a San Diego-area jeweler misled Brees and his wife about the value of diamonds they bought as an investment.

Arthur Weinstein

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NFL Draft grades: Ranking the best, worst 2019 draft classes 1-32

Final results won't be known for a few years, but there is enough information already to make an early assessment of every team's selections.

Vinnie Iyer

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Payton reacts to new replay rules

Sean Payton praised the NFL's decision to make changes to its review policy.

Alexis Mansanarez

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AFC dominate NFC in blowout

Patrick Mahomes starred as the AFC defeated the NFC in the Pro-Bowl game in Orlando on Monday.

Ameer Tyree

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Saints owner releases statement

Benson released a statement on the team's website after the 26-23 overtime loss to the Rams.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Saints’ fan starts petition

New Orleans fell to the Rams in OT after a controversial no-call on what appeared to be pass interference late in the fourth quarter.

E.Jay Zarett

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New videos show pass interference

Fans shooting video in the Superdome further illustrated just how bad NFL officials botched the "no-call" in the NFC championship game.

Arthur Weinstein

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Super Bowl vs. government shutdown

Air travelers headed to Atlanta could face long lines at their airports, but also air traffic controllers aren't as prepared as they'd like.

Bob Hille

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Rams can't beat Saints if they don't hide Marcus Peters from Michael Thomas

Marcus Peters vs. Michael Thomas will be the matchup that decides the NFC championship game ... unless the Rams wisely keep their struggling corner away from the Saints' star wide receiver.

Vinnie Iyer

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Payton on Rams CB Marcus Peters

Sean Payton played down any suggestions he had an issue with Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters.

E.Jay Zarett

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Peters says Eagles wanted rematch

The Saints beat the Eagles 48-7 back in Week 11. Offensive tackle Jason Peters has been vocal about the highly coveted rematch.

Ameer Tyree

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Who will win Super Bowl 53?

NFL playoffs 2019: Saints, Rams, Chiefs and Ravens garner Omnisport experts' predictions.

Nicholas McGee

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Bridgewater to start Week 17

Teddy Bridgewater is set to start for the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Sean Payton.

Chelsea Howard

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Bell wants to sign with Colts

The three-time Pro Bowl player hasn't ruled out signing with any team that's interested, but Indianapolis reportedly is at the top.

Chelsea Howard

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NFL playoff scenarios: How Steelers, Vikings, others can clinch in Week 16

Multiple NFL playoff clinching scenarios are in play for Week 16. Here is how the NFL playoff picture looks as 2018 postseason gets closer.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL releases 2019 Pro Bowl rosters

The NFL released the rosters for the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday.

Ameer Tyree

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Brees, Payton move up QB/coach list

Payton and Brees won their 117th regular-season game together with a 12-9 victory over the Panthers on Monday night.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Newton frustrated by injury

Quarterback Cam Newton had another game to forget as the Carolina Panthers' playoff hopes were all-but ended by the New Orleans Saints.

Peter Thompson

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NFL: Saints top Panthers

The New Orleans Saints moved a step closer to clinching home-field advantage in the NFL playoffs thanks to Monday's win.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Brees gives gift to receivers

Brees sent a customized game ball with every player’s name and the number of passes and yards they contributed to his record-setting career.

Alexis Mansanarez

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McCaffrey closing in on record

Christian McCaffrey is one of the NFL's most versatile running backs, and he's closing in on a huge franchise record for the Panthers.

Ameer Tyree

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Saints credit Cowboys

Dallas defense stopped Drew Brees and held a Saints team that was averaging more than 37 points per game to only 10.

Bob Hille

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3 takeaways from Cowboys-Saints

Dallas used a 13-0 lead at the half to top the streaking Saints, whose 10-game win streak was broken Thursday at AT&T Stadium.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Cooper finds new spark with Cowboys

Amari Cooper discussed how he had grown since making the move to the Dallas Cowboys.

Ameer Tyree

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Mike Ditka suffers heart attack

Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka was hospitalized this week in Florida after suffering a heart attack, according to multiple reports.

Bill Marx

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Bears, Cowboys and Saints win

Thanksgiving Day saw wins for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in the NFL.

Alexis Mansanarez

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'My heart hurts for you': NFL players react to Dez Bryant's injury on social media

The newly signed Saints receiver reportedly tore his Achilles on the final play at practice Friday.

Dan Bernstein

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Dez Bryant may have torn Achilles

Bryant, who had been seeking a new team since the Cowboys released him in April, had just signed a one-year deal with the Saints Wednesday.

Arthur Weinstein

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Saints sign free agent Bryant

Wide receiver Dez Bryant is set to report to the New Orleans Saints' facility on Thursday after agreeing a deal with the team.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Saints get Eli Apple from Giants

New Orleans reportedly had been pushing to acquire Patrick Peterson but found secondary help elsewhere.

Marc Lancaster

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NFL: Browns' Gonzalez on missed kicks: I just let everybody down

Zane Gonzalez took responsibility for the Cleveland Browns' loss to the New Orleans Saints.

E.Jay Zarett

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Onyemata accrues over $40K in fines

Onyemata was fined $40K for two roughing-the-passer penalties in the Saints' opener, which exceeds his game salary of $37K.

Alexis Mansanarez

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NFL rookie recap: Preseason Week 4

Baker Mayfield showed he could find open receivers Thursday in the Browns' preseason finale.

Alec Brzezinski

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Archie Manning humbled by World War II Museum, American Spirit Medallion honour

The NFL's New Orleans Saints drafted Archie Manning with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft, and 47 years later, his impact on the community remains as strong as ever.

Bill Bender

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Ingram suspended for PED violation

The Saints will start the season without Mark Ingram's services.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Why Saints will win Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta

Sporting News is not wasting any time in making its initial prediction for the winner of Super Bowl 53 next year. Here is why the Saints are the pick.

David Steele

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Tom Brady's NFL MVP acceptance speech already appears to be ready

The Patriots apparently are pretty optimistic of Tom Brady's chances to win the NFL MVP.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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NFL players vote Alvin Kamara Sporting News Rookie of the Year for 2017

Saints running back Alvin Kamara was the best rookie player in the NFL for the 2017 season, according to his peers.

David Steele

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Drew Brees' playoff heroics become devastating footnote — again

NFL playoff heroics reduced to a trivia question — it's something Drew Brees has faced before. The Saints QB's almost-game-winning drive won't be forgotten, but it was overshadowed.

David Steele

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Saints vs. Vikings: Score, results, highlights from divisional playoff game in Minnesota

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Vikings' 29-24 win over the Saints on Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Stefon Diggs' game-winning TD at :00 turns Las Vegas upside down

The Vikings' miracle win over the Saints moved millions of dollars between multiple sides at sportsbooks in the desert.

Tom Gatto

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Stefon Diggs' biggest play ever keeps Vikings on path toward Super Bowl

Stefon Diggs has been a danger to break something big ever since arriving in Minnesota, so engineering a playoff miracle was no big surprise.

David Steele

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Marcus Williams stands tall after missed tackle: 'You can't let it beat you down'

The Saints rookie showed poise after making a massive blunder allowing Stefon Diggs to score the touchdown now known as the "Minneapolis Miracle."

Tom Gatto

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NFL playoffs: Picks, odds for Saints vs. Vikings divisional game in Minneapolis

The Saints and Vikings play Sunday for a chance to advance to the NFC championship game. Here are our picks and predictions for the divisional-round game in Minneapolis.

David Steele

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NFL playoffs: Probabilities to win each divisional-round game on road to Super Bowl 52

AccuScore predicts the divisional-round winners on the road to Super Bowl 52.

AccuScore

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Panthers vs. Saints: Score, results, highlights from wild-card playoff game in New Orleans

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New Orleans' 31-26 win over Carolina on Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Drew Brees reminds rest of NFC playoff field who's got the ring

New Orleans leaned on Drew Brees to get past the Panthers. Brees' postseason savvy is a huge plus to a Saints team that will face a Vikings squad that is stronger but is led by an unproven quarterback.

Vinnie Iyer

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New Orleans media troll Panthers after Saints' wild-card win

The Saints defeated the Panthers for a third time this season, motivating the Times-Picayune to have fun at the losing franchise's expense.

Sporting News

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Panthers' year of giving Cam Newton help ends with him getting no help

Drew Brees spread the wealth around for the Saints, while Cam Newton was almost all the wealth the Panthers had. That's why the Panthers are done.

David Steele

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NFL playoffs: Picks, odds for Panthers vs. Saints wild-card game

The Panthers and Saints are about to face each other for the third time this year ... this time with the season on the line. Here are our picks and predictions for Sunday's wild-card game.

Vinnie Iyer

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Don't expect a lot of playoff surprises even after topsy-turvy regular season

Love it or hate it, the chalk will prevail in this year's playoffs and the Patriots will repeat as champions.

Jeff Diamond

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NFL schedule: Week 17 game times, TV coverage

The final NFL Sunday of the year is packed with afternoon games, many of which have playoff implications.

Skylar Rolstad

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NFL schedule: Week 16 game times, TV coverage

The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.

Skylar Rolstad

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Drew Brees latest to blast NFL Thursday games after Saints suffer multiple injuries

New Orleans QB Drew Brees said playing on short rest contributed a lot to the Saints' injuries Thursday night.

Tom Gatto

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How Falcons' win over Saints impacts NFC South, wild-card races

Atlanta's home victory to begin NFL Week 14 means a lot of things to a lot of teams that were either helped or hurt by it.

Vinnie Iyer

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Saints vs. Falcons: Score, results, highlights from Thursday night game in Atlanta

Here are all the highlights and stats from Thursday night's Saints-Falcons game.

Tadd Haislop

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Sean Payton choke sign doesn't escape Devonta Freeman's attention

"That man don't know nothing about choking," Freeman told reporters after the game. "He ain't from where I'm from."

Tom Gatto

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Saints vs. Falcons: How to watch, live stream 'Thursday Night Football'

Saints vs. Falcons on "Thursday Night Football" is available to live stream through Amazon. Here is all the info you need to watch the game.

Tadd Haislop

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Panthers vs. Saints: Score, results, highlights from Week 13 game in New Orleans

Here are all the highlights and stats from Sunday's Panthers-Saints game in New Orleans.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL schedule: Week 13 game times, TV coverage

Panthers-Saints is among several must-see games in Week 13 of the NFL season.

Skylar Rolstad

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Saints vs. Rams: Score, results, highlights from Week 12 game in LA

Here are all the highlights and stats from Sunday's Saints-Rams game in Los Angeles.

Tadd Haislop

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Comeback win proves Saints can march a long way, in any way

The Saints' upcoming schedule will test them, but they've passed every one over the last eight weeks, and none were tougher than Sunday's against Washington.

David Steele

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Saints control NFC South, but Panthers, Falcons in position to steal division

The NFC South was touted by some as the best division in the NFL before the 2017 season. It has been even stronger than expected, with the potential of three teams from the division making the playoffs.

Vinnie Iyer

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Saints are living large with less Drew Brees, more rushing and defense

It's an unfamiliar formula the Saints are using, but it worked perfectly Sunday in Buffalo, and now the Saints are breathing down the Eagles' necks in the NFC.

David Steele

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NFL schedule: Week 10 game times, TV coverage

Cowboys-Falcons and Saints-Bills are among the best games in Week 10 of the NFL season.

Skylar Rolstad

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Saints sprinting along rare path toward Super Bowl contention

The Saints are in the midst of a rare streak, and a vastly improved defense is a big reason why. The run has New Orleans on course to have a big role in the NFC playoffs.

Alex Marvez

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Expectations for Saints have changed thanks to masterful management, coaching

New Orleans, the surprise leader of the tough NFC South halfway through the season, is partying with Drew Brees and Sean Payton like it's 2009. And with good reason.

Jeff Diamond

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Who Dat defense? Drew Brees, Saints are Super scary again in NFC

New Orleans is playing the same brand of football that led to a Super Bowl eight years ago, and it's happening at the perfect time.

Vinnie Iyer

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Saints might say goodbye to Drew Brees soon thanks to their own mistakes

Disastrous salary cap management has pushed New Orleans closer to the end of the Drew Brees era faster than necessary. The Saints need to face reality and move on from the QB after this season.

Jason Fitzgerald

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Saints WR Willie Snead suspended

The NFL announced Friday that Snead has been suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Ron Clements

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Saints DT Nick Fairley nearly fought R&B group Jagged Edge during Mardi Gras

Fairley, a Mobile, Ala. native, was the grand marshall during a celebration but refused to leave the stage when the quartet began their performance.

Nick Birdsong

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LaDainian Tomlinson headlines Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists

Tomlinson, Brian Dawkins and Jason Taylor were the three finalists in their first year of eligibility.

Ron Clements

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Payton plans to stay

Payton hopes to finish the remaining four years of his contract with the Saints.

Joe Rodgers

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Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan to interview for 4 head coaching positions

Shanahan, who helped the Falcons lead the NFL in scoring this season, may be the hottest head coaching prospect on the market.

Arthur Weinstein

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Michael Vick to critics: 'At some point in your life, you have to forgive'

Michael Vick got a standing ovation in Atlanta for the Falcons' final regular season game Sunday.

Jordan Heck

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Saints 'open' to trading Sean Payton to Rams, report says

After a third consecutive 7-9 season, it appears the Saints would be willing to part ways with their coach if they can agree to a deal.

Marc Lancaster

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The Blitz Read: Playoff field set with streaking Packers, Patriots, Steelers

The Packers and Patriots enter the playoffs riding six-game win streaks while the Steelers have won seven straight.

Ron Clements

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Saints lose Willie Snead, Brandin Cooks to scary injuries

The Saints lost two of their top receivers late in Sunday's 38-32 loss to the Falcons.

Ron Clements

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Sean Payton, Rams share mutual interest, report says

Payton led the Saints to a Super Bowl win in 2009.

Alec Brzezinski

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Julio Jones nearing full health, but do Falcons need him?

Atlanta coach Dan Quinn will not have Julio Jones on a snap count this week.

Alec Brzezinski

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Petition wants Falcons to revoke Michael Vick's invitation to Saints game

Plenty of Atlanta fans still "do not support Vick" years after his dogfighting conviction.

Jordan Heck

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Making sense of Week 17’s playoff scenarios

The Buccaneers have to beat the Panthers and hope a lot of things go their way in order to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

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Doug Martin leaves Bucs to enter drug treatment facility

The Buccaneers running back was excused from Wednesday's practice, but Bucs coach Dirk Koetter did not give a reason why.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 16

As some NFL teams are preparing for the playoffs, other clubs such as the Jets, Rams and Vikings are a mess with one week remaining.

Ron Clements

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Dirk Koetter defends decision to bench Doug Martin

Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter stood by his defense of running back Doug Martin, two days after he was a healthy scratch against the Saints.

Arthur Weinstein

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NFC North battle flexed to Sunday night as NFL adjusts regular-season finale

The Packers and Lions will be playing for the NFC North championship in primetime.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Brutal Week 16 for playoff-bound Raiders, Seahawks

The Raiders and Seahawks both saw star players go down with broken legs. The Titans lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to the same injury.

Ron Clements

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Giants among several teams hoping to clinch playoff spots

Thursday's Giants-Eagles game kicks off a Week 16 slate chock-full of playoff implications.

Ron Clements

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Saints' Mark Ingram admits he needs to chill after sideline tirade

Mark Ingram went off on his coaches after they took him out of the game in the red zone Sunday.

Joe Rodgers

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The Blitz Read: AFC South a jumbled mess with two games remaining

Thanks to a pair of improbable wins, the Titans and Texans are 8-6, but the Colts are right behind them after Sunday's win in Minnesota.

Ron Clements

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Mark Ingram explodes on Sean Payton after being denied a touchdown

The Saints running back needed to be separated from Payton after verbally berating him on the sidelines.

Alec Brzezinski

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Seahawks among teams with chance to clinch

The Seahawks can clinch the NFC West with a win Thursday over a dysfunctional Rams team that has lost eight of nine and four straight.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 14

The biggest news of the day was the decision of the Rams to fire Jeff Fisher, who is not the scapegoat for the team's 4-9 record.

Ron Clements

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Weekend Kickoff: NFL playoff berths hinge on Cardinals-Dolphins game

The Raiders, Patriots and Seahawks can clinch playoff spots this weekend — with some help.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 13

Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown 11 pick-sixes, but won just 10 games. He said this season has been a nightmare.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Chiefs' Eric Berry kicks off NFL's season of giving in heartfelt homecoming

Quarterbacks were in the giving spirit on Sunday, with 24 interceptions thrown and five fumbles lost by NFL signal callers.

Ron Clements

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Weekend Kickoff: Cowboys look to stay hot before weekend of inter-conference matchups

If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.

Ron Clements

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Bills' Logan Thomas makes funny movie reference in discussing switch to TE

Logan Thomas was drafted as a quarterback in 2014, but moved to tight end this week. He'll need to be a quick study.

Ron Clements

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Brandin Cooks reportedly growing upset with role in Saints offense

Cooks wasn't targeted in Sunday's blowout win over the Rams, adding to his already brewing frustration within the potent Saints offense.

Joe Rodgers

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NFL Week 12 Local Headlines: Derek Carr fights through pain; Justin Houston premonition comes true

Derek Carr fought through a painful finger injury, while Justin Houston delivered a one-man show in a pulsating Week 12.

Nicholas McGee

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Weekend Kickoff: Playoff implications loom large on Thanksgiving

For the first time since 1935, each game played on Thanksgiving Day will feature teams with records of .500 or better.

Ron Clements

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News of Luke Kuechly's return timetable made worse by Panthers' lack of depth

Carolina all of the sudden has major injury problems at linebacker.

Joe Rodgers

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Thomas Davis provides the Luke Kuechly injury update we've been wanting

Panthers coach Ron Rivera had no update Friday, other than confirming Luke Kuechly was in the concussion protocol.

Bob Hille

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