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The wideout department for the New Orleans Saints is very fragile at the moment ahead of Sunday. Emmanuel Sanders has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, while Michael Thomas is nursing an apparent hamstring injury that appeared on the injury report. Sanders’ placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list means he’s out for Sunday’s game against the […]

Things aren’t looking so bright right now for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas. The star was supposedly set to return to the field for his team in New Orleans’ Week 7 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. According to a new report, however, Thomas is now in danger of missing that contest due to […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has yet to take the field again after the team’s Week 1 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a sustained high ankle injury. On October 11, he then figured in an altercation with Saints cornerback Chauncey Gardner-Johnson during a team practice which led to the team […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar quarterback Tom Brady is all but set to make history on Sunday when the Bucs take on the Las Vegas Raiders. Currently, Brady is just one touchdown pass behind New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees for the all-time record, and the former could overtake the latter this weekend. As pointed out […]

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, in partnership with the New Orleans Saints, has agreed to a phased and deliberate pilot approach allowing fans to attend Saints home games in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Saints will be allowed to have fans this Sunday when the team hosts the Carolina Panthers in an […]

There have now been almost six full weeks of NFL regular season play in 2020. In all six weeks, at least one comeback of at least 16 points has occurred, a new all-time record for the league. With the Indianapolis Colts coming all the way back in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals, who briefly […]

Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, was the victim of an attempted carjacking sometime last weekend. According to the New Orleans Saints spokesperson Greg Bensel, Benson wasn’t harmed during the altercation. “While she was very shaken at the time, she was unharmed and is doing fine,” Bensel said in […]

America’s First Family of Football has produced another potential star quarterback. Arch Manning, the 15-year old nephew of NFL greats Peyton and Eli Manning and the grandson of New Orleans Saints legend Archie Manning, made his national TV debut on Thursday night. The sophomore took the field for Isidore Newman School in New Orleans on […]

Although the 2020 NFL season may be in full swing, the league has suffered a number of setbacks due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has ensured that this will not be the case at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after denying the Saints’ request to have fans return in a limited capacity […]

The New Orleans Saints rallied from a 17-point deficit at home on Monday night to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27. Despite the exciting comeback by the Saints, the defense still left a lot to be desired as they surrendered four touchdown passes to rookie quarterback Justin Herbert. Herbert’s four-touchdown night was the first-ever for […]

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell has denied the Saints’ requests to host fans in a limited capacity amid the coronavirus pandemic, and a change in venue could be in order. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Saints officials are meeting with officials at nearby LSU to determine whether the team can host home games at Tiger […]

The New Orleans Saints had been without star wideout Michael Thomas for their previous three games due to a nagging ankle injury. However, Thomas then remained on the sidelines for their Week 5 tilt against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a suspension stemming from a heated altercation with Saints cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson in practice. […]

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore won Monday night’s game for the New Orleans Saints in overtime. The two-time Pro Bowler made a huge fourth-down stop on Los Angeles Chargers receiver Mike Williams to give the Saints their third win of the season. Williams was just inches away from a first down but Lattimore proved to be too […]

The New Orleans Saints mounted a huge comeback victory on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, which in the process, allowed Saints star QB Drew Brees to make a bit of personal history on the evening. The Chargers came out firing out of the gates in this one, which put New Orleans down by […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill came up with a huge play during the dying moments of regulation of Monday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Down seven points with less than a minute remaining, the 30-year-old took it all the way to the end zone to score a very impressive game-tying solo touchdown. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers offense struggled to get anything going in the second half versus the New Orleans Saints. Fortunately, Justin Herbert and Mike Williams made their presence felt once again. Williams managed to torch the Saints secondary for an easy 64-yard bomb from quarterback Justin Herbert, via NFL Twitter: Mike Williams down the sideline […]

With the offense struggling, the New Orleans Saints were in need of a big play against the Los Angeles Chargers. Fortunately, tight end Jared Cook was more than willing to oblige. Quarterback Drew Brees found Cook for a 41-yard touchdown to tie the game at 20, via NFL Twitter: .@DrewBrees and @JaredCook89 connect for the […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is one of the best in the league at his position. However, Allen might just be scratching the surface as the veteran pass catcher and rookie quarterback Justin Herbert are already clicking in a major way. With this Chargers tandem wasting absolutely no […]

The Los Angeles Chargers wanted to wait until pre-game workouts to see if Joey Bosa could suit up on Monday night and apparently they were content with how he looked. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Joey Bosa is officially active versus the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. Joey Bosa and Mike […]

It appears as though New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas will be disciplined for an altercation with a teammate earlier in the week, forcing to him to sit out against the Los Angeles Chargers tomorrow (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). Saints’ WR Michael Thomas had an altercation with a teammate at practice this weekend, per […]

New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas has been ruled out of action ahead of the Saints Week 5 bout against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). Saints are ruling out WR Michael Thomas for Monday night’s game, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2020 Thomas not being available against […]

The New Orleans Saints are listing star receiver Michael Thomas as questionable for the team’s Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Thomas injured his ankle in Week 1 for the Saints against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and hasn’t played since. Saints WR Michael Thomas (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is […]

The New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers nearly had a change of venue thanks to Hurricane Delta. However, the storm is apparently straying west of Louisiana, and Saints head coach Sean Payton revealed the game is likely to be played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome: “Well look I think we are fortunate right now,” Payton […]

The New Orleans Saints are slated to host the visiting Los Angeles Chargers in their Week 5 matchup on Monday Night Football. However, Hurricane Delta is expected to hit Louisiana on Friday evening and possibly spoil the football festivities, according to The Athletic. The Saints are currently considering evacuating at Indianapolis on Thursday because of […]

The Swiss Army Knife that is Taysom Hill gives the New Orleans Saints a really intriguing weapon to use on offense as well as special teams. But his role on the offensive side of the ball for New Orleans has set them back a few steps, especially when it mattered the most. For example, Hill […]

After a couple of NFL games over the weekend were postponed due to COVID-19 positive tests on a number of players on the participating teams, the Monday night matchup between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs was likewise in danger of being canceled. Fortunately, new reports have confirmed that the show will […]

The Detroit Lions suffered another disappointing defeat on Sunday, falling to the New Orleans Saints 35-29. To say that the Lions have had a rough start to the campaign would probably be an understatement at this point. As a result, head coach Matt Patricia’s job security might just be on the fence. Following Detroit’s loss […]

New Orleans Saints Sean Payton has opened up about his team’s recent ordeal involving a number of COVID-19 false positive results from some of their players. After finally being given the green light to play on Sunday, the Saints were able to mount a come-from-behind victory against the Detroit Lions, 35-29, which is something that […]

The New Orleans Saints had a sigh of relief as fullback Michael Burton’s positive COVID-19 case turned out to be a false alarm. He was tested before the team flew to Detroit on Saturday for their Week 4 matchup against the Lions but didn’t come back until the team had already arrived in Detroit. He […]

It’s not over yet. But if the NFL season must come to a sudden halt, it was good while it lasted. COVID-19 is still in full swing, and it’s now once again affecting the sports world—more particularly the NFL. With multiple headlining games now postponed, the time to point fingers feels inevitable. Yet, more importantly, […]

The NFL is still reeling from its latest coronavirus news, but the positive tests just keep coming. Fullback Michael Burton of the New Orleans Saints has tested positive for COVID-19. To make matters worse, the team has already flown to Detroit for their scheduled face-off against the Lions in Week 4. The news was reported […]

New Orleans Saints star receiver Michael Thomas seemed to be progressing towards a return this weekend after a fairly successful week of practice. However, Thomas will not play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The All-Pro returned to practice in limited fashion on Thursday, seemingly giving him a chance to play. But Tom Pelissero of […]

The New Orleans Saints have struggled mightily over the past two games since wide receiver Michael Thomas was sidelined with an ankle injury. Although he has since managed to log in some practice time heading into Week 4 versus the Detroit Lions, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year is hardly a lock to play. […]

When it comes to the recent slander that’s come against New Orleans future Hall of Famer quarterback Drew Brees, standout running back Alvin Kamara isn’t going for it (via NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill). Alvin Kamara on the talk about Brees: “Everyone outside of this building seems to have an opinion. I don’t really give a damn […]

New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas is making progress towards returning to the field, which is good news for a Saints team that so desperately needs his services (via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport). #Saints WR Michael Thomas back at practice, a good sign in his progression. Would have to really prove he’s not at risk […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas had some interesting remarks for his Twitter followers following news of Tennessee Titans players testing positive for COVID-19. Thomas drew correlations between news of the positive COVID-19 tests and Tuesday night’s presidential debate for the upcoming general election. https://twitter.com/Cantguardmike/status/1310966294984962049 The pandemic has been a national storyline for over […]

There’s been lots of action through the first three weeks of the NFL. There’s a moderate amount of wideouts that’ll be sidelined ahead of Week 4, possibly leaving fantasy football owners perplexed. There are also some wide receivers who just haven’t lived up to the hype so far. *Additionally, here are ClutchPoints’ top waiver wire […]

The Green Bay Packers may be without linebacker Christian Kirksey for an extended period of time due to a shoulder injury. The Atlanta Falcons definitely won’t see him in Week 4. Christian Kirksey's shoulder injury will keep him out until at least after the bye, which could mean it's Ty Summers time. Details here: https://t.co/cwhAqwXcGp […]

Veteran quarterback Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints failed to gain control of a heavyweight Week 4 matchup which ultimately went to the way of the Green Bay Packers. The game ended on a 37-30 outcome and dropped the Saints to a 1-2 record to start the season. Brees and running back Alvin Kamara […]