Feb 4, 2021
Ahead of his second consecutive Super Bowl appearance, with the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Native and former LSU standout, Tyrann Mathieu spoke to the media about growing up in New Orleans and the legacy of Saints QB Drew Brees.
“I think he is going to go down as one of those rare legends. He brought a different attitude and a different spirit to the city.”
Chiefs DB Tyrann Mathieu on Drew Brees
Mathieu, who was 14 when Drew Brees signed with the New Orleans Saints, recalls watching games at home and “standing in front of the TV and in our minds [the city of New Orleans] as long as we had Drew Brees we had a chance to win the game.”
Conference Championships Start Em and Sit Em
The fantasy Start Em or Sit Em for players competing in playoff fantasy football leagues during NFL s Championship Sunday from Saints News Network s Fantasy Analyst Brendan Boylan.
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Jan 23, 2021
While some bask in the glory of winning their fantasy football leagues during the regular season, others, like myself, are disappointed after losing their title game matchup. However, the playoffs have given new life to fantasy owners who may have had a bad year.
As the playoff field continues to dwindle, more and more help is needed to avenge regular season woes. So here is my last-minute fantasy advice. We have one player to start, one to sit, and one sleeper headed into Fantasy Football s AFC and NFC Championship Round this Sunday.
Bears vs. Saints: 3 Things to Watch in the 2021 NFC Wild Card Game
Three things to watch in the New Orleans Saints matchup against the Chicago Bears in Wild Card Weekend.
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Jan 9, 2021
The New Orleans Saints (12-4) start their run to Super Bowl LV this weekend as they host the Chicago Bears (8-8) for the 2021 NFC Wild Card game inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Sunday will be the second meeting this season between the two sides, the first coming at Soldier Field in Week 8. New Orleans was victorious in overtime, 26-23. As the two NFC foes ready for a loser goes home battle, here are three things to watch leading up to and during Sunday s NFC Wild Card matchup.
Jan 1, 2021
The New Orleans Saints (11-4) travel to Charlotte, NC to battle the Carolina Panthers (5-10) Sunday afternoon. With a victory, the Black and Gold will become the first team in NFC South history to sweep all three of their divisional opponents in one season and keep their hopes for the NFC s top seed alive.
Despite Carolina s injury-filled roster, New Orleans will have to bring their A-Game against their long time foes. Here are three players who could prove to be a difference-maker in the Saints final regular-season battle of 2020.
OFFENSIVE X-FACTOR: WR MARQUEZ CALLAWAY
Oct 12, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) celebrates with wide receiver Marquez Callaway (12) after a touchdown run against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Vikings vs. Saints: 3 Things to Watch in Week 16
Three things to watch in the New Orleans Saints Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Dec 24, 2020
The New Orleans Saints (10-4) play their final regular-season game of 2020 inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Vikings (6-8). The Black and Gold look to snap a two-game skid and clinch the NFC South with a victory. Here are three things to watch in the NFL s lone Christmas Day matchup.
Can Brees and the Offense Brush Off the Rust?
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Drew Brees return to action following 11 broken ribs did not go according to plan. The NFL s most accurate passer completed 44% of his passes on Sunday and still managed 230+ yards and 3 touchdowns en route to 27 offensive points. The poor outing was headlined by a slow start for the Saints offense and a lack of separation from the wide receiving corps.