Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West
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Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has noticed a “mental shift” since the club’s mid-season coaching change. “When you hear from up top that you’re changing the head coach position, there’s one of two ways you go,” Jordan said this week, as the Saints prepared to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Pass over run The Rams’ offense has leaned more on its passing game since receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp returned from injury, while their ground game is still struggling to make significant weekly contributions. We need him to play really good football.” Sack leaders Carr has been sacked just seven times in eight games this season, but the Rams have a couple of the NFL’s top young pass rushers.

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Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints
3 days, 18 hours ago

Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints

Associated Press  

New Orleans at Green Bay Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ABC, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 13½. Even if the Packers don’t get that help on Sunday, they can clinch a playoff spot by beating the Saints.. Rattler came off the bench and passed for 135 yards and a TD without an interception during the second half of last week’s …

It’s a ‘homecoming’ for Jayden Daniels and Marshon Lattimore when the Commanders visit the Saints
1 week, 3 days ago

It’s a ‘homecoming’ for Jayden Daniels and Marshon Lattimore when the Commanders visit the Saints

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The last time Jayden Daniels played in the Superdome, he was making his LSU debut — and starting a second chapter in his college career that would culminate with him winning the Heisman Trophy one year ago. “I’m excited to go back and be able to play in the state of Louisiana again,” said Daniels, who had …

Ex-LSU star Jayden Daniels leads the high-scoring Commanders against the Saints 30th-ranked defense
1 week, 3 days ago

Ex-LSU star Jayden Daniels leads the high-scoring Commanders against the Saints 30th-ranked defense

Associated Press  

Washington at New Orleans Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Commanders by 7 1/2. This is Washington’s first game at New Orleans since 2018.. A Commanders victory would give the franchise its best record through 14 games since also being 9-5 in 1992.. Ertz has a TD in each of the Commanders’ past three games.. LB Bobby Wagner …

49ers look to maintain their ‘urgency’ when they host the rival Rams
1 week, 4 days ago

49ers look to maintain their ‘urgency’ when they host the rival Rams

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — At this point the past two seasons, the San Francisco 49ers were fighting for playoff positioning rather than their playoff lives. No matter what’s really happened in terms of the trajectory of the injuries, they’re going to be ready to go.” Puka power Puka Nacua is in dominant form with 33 catches for 458 yards and …

Rams’ defense focused on wrapping up the Saints after getting burned by the Eagles
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rams’ defense focused on wrapping up the Saints after getting burned by the Eagles

LA Times  

The Rams struggled to wrap up Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, left, last week. The Rams knew what was coming — and could not stop it — when Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley embarrassed them last week with a career-best performance. “They do a great job of utilizing his versatile skill set that truly makes him an X-factor,” Rams …

Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West

Live Mint  

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has noticed a “mental shift” since the club's mid-season coaching change. “When you hear from up top that you’re changing the head coach position, there’s one of two ways you go,” Jordan said this week, as the Saints prepared to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Pass over run …

Rams vs. New Orleans Saints: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rams vs. New Orleans Saints: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The Rams are 5-6 and coming off an embarrassing defeat by the Philadelphia Eagles. Stafford has passed for 15 touchdowns with seven interceptions in a Rams offense that failed to convert any third downs in the 37-20 defeat by the Eagles. Stafford, Robinson and receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua could have a big day against a Saints defense that …

Rams’ abrupt offensive regression against Miami is concerning for their long-term playoff chances
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rams’ abrupt offensive regression against Miami is concerning for their long-term playoff chances

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Just when the Los Angeles Rams’ offense appeared to be finding its stride, Matthew Stafford’s group took an embarrassing pratfall in prime time. It’s too soon to know what that means for the Rams’ playoff chances, but a big regression in an eminently winnable home game is not ideal for coach Sean McVay and his up-and-down team. …

Saints Look to Draw Momentum from Carr's Return and End Six-Game Losing Skid in Rematch vs. Panthers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saints Look to Draw Momentum from Carr's Return and End Six-Game Losing Skid in Rematch vs. Panthers

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Saints look to bounce back against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday after a six-game losing skid. Despite Derek Carr's return, the Saints have a chance to get back on track against the NFL-worst Panthers. Carr will look to exploit Carolina's leaky secondary, but he is trying to avoid taking on an outsized role in an offense that …

Chargers' Reeling Start to Ignite, Saints' Struggles Continue
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chargers' Reeling Start to Ignite, Saints' Struggles Continue

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Chargers and New Orleans Saints are off to quick starts this season with wins in their first two games. However, both teams have cooled off as they meet on Sunday. The Chargers have been competitive in all six games in their first year under Jim Harbaugh, but have struggled in the second half. They’ve been outscored 55-34 …

Saints Prepare to Visit Chargers in Crucial Matchup
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Saints Prepare to Visit Chargers in Crucial Matchup

Associated Press  

The Saints and Chargers clash in a highly anticipated matchup. The Chargers seek to bounce back from consecutive losses, while the Saints aim to maintain their winning ways. Key matchups to watch include the Chargers' wide receiver group facing the Saints' secondary, and the Saints' rushing attack against the Chargers' defense. The game is a chance for both teams to …

Payton Triumphs in Emotional Return to New Orleans, Broncos Dominate Saints in Thrilling Game
2 months ago

Payton Triumphs in Emotional Return to New Orleans, Broncos Dominate Saints in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Denver Broncos dominated the New Orleans Saints 33-10 in a thrilling matchup. Sean Payton made a triumphant return to New Orleans, leading the Broncos to victory with his team dominating statistically. The Broncos gained 389 yards to 271 while forcing the Saints to turn the ball over five times. The game was a testament to Payton's coaching prowess and …

Broncos' Payton Returns to New Orleans, but Saints' Skid Continues
2 months ago

Broncos' Payton Returns to New Orleans, but Saints' Skid Continues

Associated Press  

Sean Payton's return to New Orleans is a moment of nostalgia for the city and a test for the Saints' defense. The Broncos will be looking to capitalize on the Saints' struggles and secure their first win in the Big Easy since 2010. The game will also be a reunion between Payton and his former coaching mentor, Dennis Allen. The …

The Saints are shuffling their beat-up offensive line in advance of their visit to Atlanta
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Saints are shuffling their beat-up offensive line in advance of their visit to Atlanta

Associated Press  

— Saints center Erik McCoy, who had surgery to repair his groin area on Wednesday, might not be the only experienced offensive lineman missing for New Orleans at Atlanta on Sunday. Right guard Cesar Ruiz missed practice on Wednesday with a knee injury — in addition to the ankle issue that briefly caused him to leave in the second half …

Derek Carr and the Saints buck the NFL trend of early season offensive struggles
3 months ago

Derek Carr and the Saints buck the NFL trend of early season offensive struggles

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Carr and the Saints are the exception, with the 128 offensive touchdowns down 54 from the first two weeks in 2020 and tied for the second fewest in the last 18 seasons. While Carr has thrown for only 443 yards in the first two weeks thanks to blowouts …

Rams are already besieged by injuries after otherwise encouraging effort in season-opening defeat
3 months, 1 week ago

Rams are already besieged by injuries after otherwise encouraging effort in season-opening defeat

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Four of the Los Angeles Rams’ top six offensive linemen were injured or unavailable before halftime of their season opener in Detroit. There’s not going to be any excuses for me not to move forward the right way, but we’ve gone down that road before, and we’re not doing that again.” McVay is undoubtedly thinking of the …

Los Angeles Rams begin life without star defensive tackle Aaron Donald. It might not be fun.
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Rams begin life without star defensive tackle Aaron Donald. It might not be fun.

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES RAMS EXPECTATIONS: Life after Aaron Donald could be difficult for the Rams, whose entire defense was built on the bedrock of No. The Rams inevitably will be worse on the defensive line, but they should be stronger in the two weakest areas of last season’s roster: the offensive line and the secondary. NEW FACES: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, CB …

Surprising Rams roll into playoffs with momentum from 7 wins in 8 games since their bye week
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Surprising Rams roll into playoffs with momentum from 7 wins in 8 games since their bye week

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Not many teams are heading into the postseason playing better football than the Los Angeles Rams, who have won seven of eight since their bye week to earn a history-rich playoff showdown in Detroit. And while momentum doesn’t always mean much in the playoff cauldron, the Rams finished out their regular season at a level that showed …

LA Rams rookie sensations Kobie Turner, Byron Young chase sacks and history together
11 months, 2 weeks ago

LA Rams rookie sensations Kobie Turner, Byron Young chase sacks and history together

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Kobie Turner and Byron Young trained together for months before the Los Angeles Rams drafted them 12 picks apart in the third round. It’s kind of crazy how all this is falling together.” Their competition for the rookie sacks title is decidedly friendly: Turner leads all rookies with nine sacks after racking up 2 1/2 last …

Rams look like a dangerous ‘playoff team’ after key victory over Saints
1 year ago

Rams look like a dangerous ‘playoff team’ after key victory over Saints

LA Times  

Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson celebrates his touchdown catch against the Saints just before the half. With Ohtani watching from Rams owner Stan Kroenke’s suite, the Rams’ closer-than–it-needed-to-be 30-22 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium tightened their grip on a postseason berth. “We sure make it interesting, don’t we?” coach Sean McVay quipped, adding, “It’s …

Rams-Saints matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction
1 year ago

Rams-Saints matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

The Rams’ Kyren Williams surpassed 100 yards rushing against the Washington Commanders in Week 15. Williams rushed for 152 yards in 27 carries against the Commanders, eclipsing 100 yards rushing for the second consecutive game and for the fifth time this season in 10 games played. Receiver Tutu Atwell returns after sitting out against the Commanders because of a concussion, …

NFL roundtable: How Rams can make playoffs; Broncos familiar faces a Chargers worry?
1 year ago

NFL roundtable: How Rams can make playoffs; Broncos familiar faces a Chargers worry?

LA Times  

The attention given to stop Aaron Donald, shown tackling Browns back Jerome Ford, helps the play of the rest of the Rams’ front seven. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller, NFL columnist Sam Farmer and columnist Helene Elliott discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: What is more surprising, that “banged up” Puka Nacua …

Saints aim to strengthen hold on first place against struggling Falcons in weak NFC South
1 year ago

Saints aim to strengthen hold on first place against struggling Falcons in weak NFC South

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — First place in the mediocre NFC South, the NFL’s only division to lack a team with a winning record, will be on the line when New Orleans visits Atlanta on Sunday. We’ve got everything on the line and everything to play for.” First place provides no false comfort for Saints coach Dennis Allen, who has criticized his team’s …

Rams falling out of playoff contention with a 3-game skid and Matthew Stafford’s absence
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams falling out of playoff contention with a 3-game skid and Matthew Stafford’s absence

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — When the Los Angeles Rams got out to a 3-3 start even after gutting their roster in the offseason, Sean McVay appeared to be working another year of coaching magic. Los Angeles already knew it didn’t have enough talent to contend for a title, but now it appears the Rams have run out of ways to outwit …

Saints again facing questions about inconsistency on offense and squandered scoring chances
1 year, 2 months ago

Saints again facing questions about inconsistency on offense and squandered scoring chances

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The good news for the New Orleans Saints is that their muddling start has been good enough to keep them in contention in the anemic NFC South. “We moved the heck out of the ball,” Carr said, but lamented that when the Saints got deep into Houston territory, there were some plays “where you go back and …

As Alvin Kamara returns, Saints adjust to life without Derek Carr
1 year, 2 months ago

As Alvin Kamara returns, Saints adjust to life without Derek Carr

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Just as Saints star running back Alvin Kamara returns from his suspension, New Orleans is dealing with a shoulder injury to starting quarterback Derek Carr. Saints coach Dennis Allen couldn’t say Monday how soon Carr might return, describing the 10th-year quarterback’s status as “week to week.” “We dodged a bullet there in terms of anything of real …

Matthew Stafford and the Rams no longer look like rebuilding pushovers after Week 1
1 year, 3 months ago

Matthew Stafford and the Rams no longer look like rebuilding pushovers after Week 1

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Rams’ commanding victory at Seattle in their season opener was unexpected to just about everybody outside Los Angeles’ locker room. “It was truly a reflection of good team football, and it’s what we want to see going forward.” Those positives might be enough to keep Los Angeles competitive in the NFC West this season, even if …

Derek Carr’s New Orleans debut is a success as the Saints edge the Titans 16-15
1 year, 3 months ago

Derek Carr’s New Orleans debut is a success as the Saints edge the Titans 16-15

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — After taking four sacks, throwing an interception and being flattened by a forearm to the face, a sore but determined Derek Carr pulled out the kind of finish he wanted in his New Orleans Saints debut. That’s all I wanted to do,” said Carr, who spent his first nine seasons with the Raiders before coming to New …

Saints open Derek Carr era looking to end two-year playoff absence
1 year, 3 months ago

Saints open Derek Carr era looking to end two-year playoff absence

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS EXPECTATIONS: The Saints are looking to avoid missing the playoffs for a third straight season and appear confident they can contend in the NFC South following some key roster moves and the healthy return of star players who were injured much of last season. New Orleans also returns prominent players to a defense that was the NFL’s …

Takeaways from Chargers’ 22-17 preseason loss to the Saints
1 year, 4 months ago

Takeaways from Chargers’ 22-17 preseason loss to the Saints

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the New Orleans Saints, 22-17, in their second game of the preseason Sunday evening at SoFi Stadium. young guys doin' work pic.twitter.com/jS1WVpquqj — Los Angeles Chargers August 21, 2023 “I liked the way Daiyan played,” Staley said. young guys on D stepped up pic.twitter.com/rYSM44PZ25 — Los Angeles Chargers August 21, 2023 …

Rams-Saints takeaways: As defense keeps slipping, does Matthew Stafford need replacing?
2 years, 1 month ago

Rams-Saints takeaways: As defense keeps slipping, does Matthew Stafford need replacing?

LA Times  

The versatile Taysom Hill frustrated the Rams’ defense with his running and passing abilities in the New Orleans Saints’ 27-20 win Sunday. “They did a great job picking me up.” Tutu Atwell can catch a deep pass: Atwell, a second-round draft pick in 2021, scored the first touchdown of his career when he hauled in a 62-yard pass from Stafford …

Saints ride Kamara’s 3 TDs, defense to 24-0 win over Raiders
2 years, 1 month ago

Saints ride Kamara’s 3 TDs, defense to 24-0 win over Raiders

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Saints running back Alvin Kamara has his teammates’ attention as he explores the bounds of his leadership in his first season wearing a captain’s “C” on his jersey. The sixth-year running back demanded better from everyone in a speech to the team following a mistake-filled Oct. 20 loss at Arizona and followed that up by saying publicly …

Saints’ 2022 expectations, undrafted rookies to watch and more: Mailbag
2 years, 7 months ago

Saints’ 2022 expectations, undrafted rookies to watch and more: Mailbag

New York Times  

The New Orleans Saints’ offseason is passing by quickly now that the NFL Draft is over. Tony Jones Jr. looked good in camp last year, but that didn’t translate to the regular season, so they had to go get Mark Ingram, who isn’t going to be around forever. — James C. Every year I try to remind myself that the …

Saints’ sloppiness costly in narrow loss to Falcons
3 years, 1 month ago

Saints’ sloppiness costly in narrow loss to Falcons

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — There were only so many mistakes the sloppy Saints could overcome. “That’s really what it all boiled down to.” New Orleans missed a chance to draw even with the idle Tampa Bay Buccaneers after beating them 36-27 a week ago. The Saints dropped five passes in the first half, committed costly holding penalties and kept giving up …

Saints again rode Kamara’s dynamism to a needed victory
3 years, 1 month ago

Saints again rode Kamara’s dynamism to a needed victory

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — When the New Orleans Saints keep trying different ways to get the ball to dynamic running back Alvin Kamara, chances are he’ll eventually do something that turns a game in their favor. Indeed, most of the Saints’ available receiving targets didn’t consistently produce in a game that saw six New Orleans possessions end in punts and one …

Length of Saints’ displacement uncertain as Week 1 begins
3 years, 3 months ago

Length of Saints’ displacement uncertain as Week 1 begins

Associated Press  

The Saints expect the Dallas area and TCU practice facilities to serve as their home base into at least Week 2 of the NFL season, coach Sean Payton said Monday. When the team boards the plane out of Jacksonville following that game, “my anticipation is after this game we’ll be coming back that night to this location,” Payton said, referring …

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20
3 years, 11 months ago

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Tom Brady’s best game in three tries against New Orleans kept the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs, and has Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good. Brady and the Bucs’ offense turned three of four Saints turnovers into touchdowns and Tampa Bay beat New Orleans 30-20 in the divisional round of the …

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