In what wasn’t exactly a surprise, Saints quarterback Drew Brees was named Tuesday as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Brees was selected less than 24 hours after throwing four touchdown passes and running for another score in leading … Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS — Playing at home in primetime seems to bring out the best in the Saints under sixth-year coach Sean Payton. The Saints ran their home record on national television under Payton to 10-4 with a convincing 49-24 win … Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS — The Saints will be without Pro Bowl middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma for the third straight game when they face the New York Giants on Monday night in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Vilma, who had arthroscopic surgery on his … Continue reading
THREE THINGS TO KNOW 1. PAYTON’S SUCCESS: Saints coach Sean Payton will be facing one of the teams he once worked for Monday night. He is 7-2 all-time against the Giants (2-0), Eagles (3-1, including a playoff win) and Cowboys … Continue reading
After practicing on a limited basis all week, Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma didn’t work Saturday and is listed as questionable for Monday night’s game with the New York Giants. Vilma has missed the last two games because of a … Continue reading
Judging by his ability to practice at least on a limited basis this week, New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma may have a shot at playing in Monday night’s showdown with the New York Giants in the … Continue reading
By Brian Allee-Walsh Special to The Advocate METAIRIE — The NFC South-leading Saints resumed practice Tuesday in preparation for Monday night’s nationally-televised game against the New York Giants at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints (7-3) have been off since Nov. … Continue reading
By The Associated Press NEW YORK — The Saints and Detroit Lions are moving to prime time. The Dec. 4 game between the Saints and Lions will be played on “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, which in the latter stages … Continue reading
Saints cornerback Tracy Porter, a Port Allen native, will spend his off day Sunday hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for needy families at DC’s Grill in Port Allen. Porter, one of the heroes of the Saints’ Super Bowl XLIV win, recently … Continue reading
After getting pointers from Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid a couple of years ago on how to deal with a bye week, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton has enjoyed the same results Reid has — to a lesser degree. … Continue reading