Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West
4 months 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 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. A shot at redemption Less than a season ago, Saints defensive back Alontae Taylor got benched during a loss to the Rams in Los Angeles.

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Saints to hire ex-Chargers HC Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator: Sources
1 month, 1 week ago

Saints to hire ex-Chargers HC Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator: Sources

New York Times  

The New Orleans Saints are set to hire former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley to serve as defensive coordinator, league sources told The Athletic Friday. The move reunites Staley, the Chargers’ coach from 2021 to 2023, with new Saints head coach Kellen Moore, who served as his offensive coordinator during the ’23 season. The role marks the 42-year-old …

Rams’ opportunistic young defense has been key to their late-season surge, playoff win over Vikings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ opportunistic young defense has been key to their late-season surge, playoff win over Vikings

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams’ defense seemed to be starting practically from scratch when it began this season with a rookie coordinator and without retired superstar Aaron Donald. The defense has even carried the Rams down the stretch of the regular season and into the playoffs, where it did perhaps its best work yet in Los Angeles’ cathartic …

Battered Saints limp into Week 18 of what is already the franchise’s worst season since 2005
3 months ago

Battered Saints limp into Week 18 of what is already the franchise’s worst season since 2005

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — What looked like such a promising season for the New Orleans Saints back in mid-September will instead go down as their worst since the franchise was displaced by Hurricane Katrina and went 3-13 in 2005. “There are a lot of excuses that we could make,” veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan said, alluding to a rash of injuries …

Rams’ offense is struggling, but the defense has put LA on the brink of an NFC West title
3 months ago

Rams’ offense is struggling, but the defense has put LA on the brink of an NFC West title

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Right when the Los Angeles Rams’ offense has dropped into a disconcerting slump, their defense has held three straight opponents under 10 points for the first time in decades. Although the Rams are closing in on an NFC West title and another playoff berth with a five-game winning streak, the way they’re doing it makes their postseason …

Raiders and Saints clash with eyes on their organizations’ respective futures
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3 months ago

Raiders and Saints clash with eyes on their organizations’ respective futures

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The future is now for the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints. “Naturally, it’s disappointing,” Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi said. “When someone puts the film on and watches this week’s game against the Raiders, there’s not a footnote at the bottom that says: ‘These are the circumstances,’” Rizzi said. And even just with our play …

It’s a ‘homecoming’ for Jayden Daniels and Marshon Lattimore when the Commanders visit the Saints
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Matthew Stafford and Kyren Williams help the Rams grind out a 21-14 victory over the Saints
4 months ago

Matthew Stafford and Kyren Williams help the Rams grind out a 21-14 victory over the Saints

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Kryen Williams and the Los Angeles Rams strode to the locker room at halftime confident that the zero they had on the scoreboard was no indication of how the final 30 minutes would go. “We knew the second half was going to be ours,” said Williams, who rushed for a season-high 104 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown, …

Rams’ defense focused on wrapping up the Saints after getting burned by the Eagles
4 months 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
Trending News
4 months ago

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 …

Rams vs. New Orleans Saints: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
4 months 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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4 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months 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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5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Saints searching for remedies as they try to avoid their worst skid since 2005
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Saints searching for remedies as they try to avoid their worst skid since 2005

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Decades have passed since New Orleans Saints home games were associated with vast expanses of empty seats in a gloomy Superdome, interspersed with humiliated fans wearing brown paper bags over their heads. “It’s extremely frustrating because I just feel like the first two weeks of the season, man, we were a really good football team,” Allen said. …

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

Saints try to end 4-game skid as ex-coach Sean Payton returns to the Superdome with the Broncos
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Saints try to end 4-game skid as ex-coach Sean Payton returns to the Superdome with the Broncos

Associated Press  

Denver at New Orleans Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Amazon Prime Video. He also has carried 37 times for 180 yards and three touchdowns.. WR Courtland Sutton leads Broncos receivers with 21 catches for 277 yards and two touchdowns.. WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey spent the first three seasons of his career with the Saints.. Rookie WR Troy Franklin had first career TD …

The Saints are shuffling their beat-up offensive line in advance of their visit to Atlanta
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Rams are already besieged by injuries after otherwise encouraging effort in season-opening defeat
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Saints enter the NFL draft with questions along the offensive line
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Saints enter the NFL draft with questions along the offensive line

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints could have a hard time passing up a promising prospect at offensive tackle should one be available to them in the 2024 NFL draft. “I don’t know that I’m seeing as much progress as I was hoping,” Saints coach Dennis Allen said during NFL owners meetings last month. Perhaps Penning will figure it …

Saints GM Loomis defends retaining Allen, blames self for club getting ‘too comfortable’
1 year, 2 months ago

Saints GM Loomis defends retaining Allen, blames self for club getting ‘too comfortable’

Associated Press  

— New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis on Wednesday shot back at a groundswell of fans who’ve called recently for coach Dennis Allen’s firing and urged critics to consider the records that several of the most successful coaches in NFL history posted in their first few seasons. “The easy thing to do — the lazy thing to do — …

Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to be back, but says changes are coming
1 year, 2 months ago

Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to be back, but says changes are coming

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Saints coach Dennis Allen expects to keep his job after New Orleans improved by two victories, finished with a winning record and missed the playoffs by the narrowest of margins. “We have to find a way to overcome that one play.” Jordan said such losses come down more to players’ execution in critical situations than coaching, adding …

Surprising Rams roll into playoffs with momentum from 7 wins in 8 games since their bye week
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Saints’ aggressive play-calling ends up coming back to hurt them in loss to Rams
1 year, 3 months ago

Saints’ aggressive play-calling ends up coming back to hurt them in loss to Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — New Orleans coach Dennis Allen knew coming into Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams that the Saints couldn’t be conservative in their decisions. Knowing the type of team and the offense that we were playing, kicking field goals wasn’t going to be the way to go and try to win this game,” Allen said. The Rams …

Rams-Saints matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction
1 year, 3 months 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, …

Saints offense fails to finish drives in 24-15 loss to Falcons
1 year, 4 months ago

Saints offense fails to finish drives in 24-15 loss to Falcons

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The New Orleans Saints spent time during their bye week working on their red zone offense. The Saints managed to get inside the Falcons 40 on eight possessions, but those resulted in just five field goals, two turnovers and a missed field goal during a 24-15 loss. “Bates is a really good player and it’s not the first …

Saints aim to strengthen hold on first place against struggling Falcons in weak NFC South
1 year, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 are set up for a playoff push despite a middling first 9 weeks
1 year, 4 months ago

Saints are set up for a playoff push despite a middling first 9 weeks

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have epitomized middling football during the first half of this season — one game above.500 but winless against teams with winning records. There are moments when the Saints look good enough to compete with the NFL’s elite, whether it’s Carr hitting speedy receiver Rashid Shaheed deep downfield, as he did twice in Week …

Saints again facing questions about inconsistency on offense and squandered scoring chances
1 year, 5 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 …

Rams gutted the roster and promoted from within. At 2-3, they need more from their homegrown talent
1 year, 5 months ago

Rams gutted the roster and promoted from within. At 2-3, they need more from their homegrown talent

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — After five games, the Los Angeles Rams don’t look much better or much worse than most people predicted after their eventful offseason of roster-stripping and reconstruction. With the missed opportunities of the Rams’ 23-14 loss to unbeaten Philadelphia still fresh, Los Angeles coach Sean McVay vowed to get more out of his revamped team more quickly. That’s …

Takeaways from Chargers’ 22-17 preseason loss to the Saints
1 year, 7 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 …

Saints in extension talks with sack leader Jordan, add receiver Washington
1 year, 10 months ago

Saints in extension talks with sack leader Jordan, add receiver Washington

Associated Press  

— The New Orleans Saints have been in talks with franchise all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan about a multi-year extension and have signed veteran receiver James Washington. If an extension isn’t reached by training camp, talks are likely to be put on hold until after the season, when Jordan would be about to enter free agency, Hendrickson said. Jordan said …

NFL Draft 2023: Who could Saints consider with first-round pick from Sean Payton trade?
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL Draft 2023: Who could Saints consider with first-round pick from Sean Payton trade?

New York Times  

With Sean Payton reportedly agreeing to terms with the Denver Broncos on a deal to become their new head coach, the New Orleans Saints are expected to net a 2023 first-round draft pick and a second-round pick in 2024 with a 2024 third-round pick headed back to Denver in the trade for the rights to Payton. Here are four options …

Saints’ bye comes as an all-but-lost season winds down
2 years, 3 months ago

Saints’ bye comes as an all-but-lost season winds down

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Saints star receiver Michael Thomas and season-opening starting quarterback Jameis Winston have not played since Week 3 — and that has turned out to be just the beginning of what has gone awry for New Orleans in 2022. “It hurts because I know how much all these guys in this locker room and on this coaching staff …

Saints’ renewed focus on fundamentals appeared to pay off
2 years, 4 months ago

Saints’ renewed focus on fundamentals appeared to pay off

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Saints coach Dennis Allen placed a renewed focus on fundamentals during the past week of practice and it appeared to pay off. New Orleans did not turn the ball over, didn’t have many missed tackles and was called for just two penalties during a 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday that kept the Saints …

Rams-Saints takeaways: As defense keeps slipping, does Matthew Stafford need replacing?
2 years, 4 months 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 …

Rams, Saints clash with both trying to save their seasons
2 years, 4 months ago

Rams, Saints clash with both trying to save their seasons

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES RAMS at NEW ORLEANS Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Saints by 3. He is second in the NFL with 75 catches and fifth with 812 yards receiving and six TDs.. Los Angeles will have two new starting offensive linemen in the injury absences of Jackson and Brewer.. Tyler Higbee, the Rams’ second-leading pass catcher, …

Saints’ Allen foreshadows potential QB change in Week 11
2 years, 4 months ago

Saints’ Allen foreshadows potential QB change in Week 11

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Quarterback Jameis Winston’s return to the Saints’ lineup appears more likely this week than at any time since his removal — in part because of back and ankle injuries — in Week 4. “We’ve got to look at everything,” Saints coach Dennis Allen said Monday when asked about the possibility of making a change from Andy Dalton, …

Sack-happy Ramsey leading strong start for LA Rams’ defense
2 years, 5 months ago

Sack-happy Ramsey leading strong start for LA Rams’ defense

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Jalen Ramsey has covered a lot of ground in his football career, and now he’s even finding his way into his opponents’ pocket. “It’s just funny that I’ve been playing and I haven’t gotten sacks, and I’ve got two in a row now.” Ramsey’s latest standout season is one of several bright spots on his side of …

Saints limp to London with plenty of wide receiver issues
2 years, 6 months ago

Saints limp to London with plenty of wide receiver issues

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The New Orleans Saints boarded a plane to London on Sunday night with plenty of excess baggage, including a two-game losing streak and several questions at wide receiver. Winston said it’s time for the Saints to “dig deep and persevere” beginning this Sunday when they face the Minnesota Vikings, who battled back to beat the Detroit Lions …

After major trade, Saints to be key players in NFL draft
2 years, 11 months ago

After major trade, Saints to be key players in NFL draft

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have been relatively small players in free agency this offseason. “As an overall philosophy,” first-year head coach Dennis Allen said, “I’d rather augment our team through free agency and really build our team through the draft.” The Saints have made modest signings in free agency since Allen was promoted from defensive coordinator to …

Saints miss wild-card spot despite 30-20 win over Falcons
3 years, 2 months ago

Saints miss wild-card spot despite 30-20 win over Falcons

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Trevor Siemian and his New Orleans teammates saw their playoff hopes end not on the field, but in their locker room. For that cold reality to hit the team only minutes after their 30-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, it left the Saints with what Siemian described as “a hollow feeling.” The Saints rushed off the …

Jordan, Saints’ defense secure 18-10 win over Panthers
3 years, 2 months ago

Jordan, Saints’ defense secure 18-10 win over Panthers

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Cameron Jordan bolted into the backfield from the left edge of Carolina’s offensive line. But after Brett Maher kicked four field goals to give them a 12-10 lead, Alvin Kamara capped the scoring by turning a short pass into New Orleans’ first touchdown in more than 11 quarters. “When we hear people say must-win games, today was …

Dolphins roll past injury-depleted Saints, sack Ian Book 8 times to keep playoff hopes alive
3 years, 3 months ago

Dolphins roll past injury-depleted Saints, sack Ian Book 8 times to keep playoff hopes alive

New York Times  

In an important matchup between two teams vying for a playoff spot, the Dolphins rolled past the injury-depleted Saints in a 20-3 win on Monday night. In his first career start, former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book was intercepted on his second throw of the game, which Miami's Nik Needham returned 28 yards for a touchdown — the only TD …

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