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Here’s what I’m looking for Sunday.
Welcome back to a new series piece for 2019. Before each game, I’ll point out the five questions I have for the team that I’ll be looking out for in the upcoming game.
In Week 14, the New Orleans Saints are playing the San Francisco 49ers in a battle for NFC supremacy. Here are the biggest questions I have for the team:
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Two former NFC playoff teams clash in Chicago tonight! Join us here to discuss the game!
The Chicago Bears host the Dallas Cowboys tonight in the Windy City. Both of these teams made the playoffs last season but are struggling this season, with only Dallas in control of a playoff spot this season. Will Dallas dominate the Bears defense? Can Chicago’s offense get anything going? Let’s tune in and find out!
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Two more on today’s report.
For the Saints the same three miss practice, LB Kiko Alonso (Thigh), LB A.J. Klein (Knee), and G Andrus Peat (Forearm).
New on the report were TE Jason Vander Laan (Head) and G Will Clapp (Elbow) who along with T Terron Armstead (Knee) and FB Zach Line (Knee) were all limited.
For the 49ers S Jaquiski Tartt (Ribs) and DT Jullian Taylor (Knee) again did not practice.
WR Dante Pettis (Knee) who missed practice on Wednesday...
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Week 13 saw the Saints win their division and be the first team to clinch a playoff spot. In Week 14 the Saints have a chance to move closer to the NFC’s top seed.
The New Orleans Saints host the San Francisco 49ers with an opportunity to stand firmly in control of home field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs for a second consecutive season. Now, the Niners come to town with an identical 10-2 record, but due to Seattle’s equal 10-2 record and...
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Bob Dylan once wrote, The Times They Are a-Changin’.
There’s no easier way to say this, but my time with SB Nation has come to an end. I have absolutely enjoyed overseeing Canal Street Chronicles and interacting with the community during my tenure.
For over the past 3 years, I have served as the Managing Editor of this site. The journey over the past 39 months and some change has been something, as my whole entire focus was to continue to change...
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Will the Saints be able to maintain balanced offensive success against an elite San Francisco defense?
The New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers clash this Sunday in an important match up for NFC playoff positioning. Both teams come into this game with 10-2 records. The Saints currently own the conference's top spot and have already clinched the NFC South thanks to a 26-18 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving. San Francisco is tied...
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Three miss including two new faces on report.
For the Saints a couple of new players appear on the report. G Andrus Peat (Forearm), LB Kiko Alonso (Thigh), and LB A.J. Klein (Knee) missed practice.
T Terron Armstead (Ankle) and FB Zach Line (Knee) were limited. Both didn’t practice all of the short week.
Not practicing for the 49ers were WR Dante Pettis (Knee), S Jaquiski Tartt (Ribs), and DT Jullian Taylor (Knee).
DE Dee Ford (Quad/Hamstring), DT D.J....
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It doesn’t get much bigger than this matchup.
Buy tickets through StubHub to see the New Orleans Saints host the San Francisco 49ers in a battle of 10-2 teams.
Week 14 - 49ers vs. Saints (Mercedes-Benz Superdome) All-time series history: 49ers lead the all-time series 47-26-2. The Saints have won 2 out of the last 3 matchups. Last game: 11/6/16, Saints won 41-23 in San Francisco. TV: FOX (12:00PM CT - Kevin Burkhardt, Charles Davis, Pam Oliver (field...Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
With some help from the Seahawks, the Saints were able to move into 1st place of the NFC.
Week 14 kicks off tomorrow with the Bears hosting the Cowboys in a battle of .500 teams looking to improve their status in the NFL Playoff Picture. For the New Orleans Saints (10-2), it was quite a good week, as they were able to clinch the NFC South for the third straight year while simultaneously eliminating the Falcons from the playoffs. What’s even better...
Manti Te’o is back in New Orleans. On Tuesday, the Saints signed the 28-year-old linebacker, according to Sean Fazende of FOX8 (on Twitter). Te’o wrapped up a two-year pact with the Saints last year and did not sign on with another club for 2019, until now. He didn’t do a whole lot in 2018, but, in 2017, he started in eleven games for the Saints and played reasonably well. For his career, the Notre Dame product has started in 47 contests, though he’s lost a good deal of time to...
The New Orleans Saints have reportedly signed linebacker Manti Te’o, who has yet to play for any team so far in the 2019 season. Sean Fazende of Fox 8 in New Orleans reported on the transaction Tuesday: Te’o last played in the NFL last season, appearing in five games for the Saints and tallying 18 tackles. The former second-round pick out of Notre Dame is best known for being the victim of a catfishing scheme ahead of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was a star for the Fighting Irish but saw his...
The Saints are re-signing veteran Manti Te'o after injuries depleted the linebackers, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by FOX8 New Orleans.
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Your one stop shop for all major NFL power rankings.
Week 14 of the NFL regular season is almost upon us. Here are all of the major outlets’ power rankings. So how do the New Orleans Saints rank? (change from last week’s ranking is in parentheses)
ESPN - #4 (+1)Who’s under fire: Ted Ginn Jr. and Tre’Quan Smith, WRs
New Orleans’ biggest problem from late last season remains its biggest problem heading into this December -- a lack of reliable wide...
Saints fans remember the 2011 Divisional playoff game against the 49ers for different reasons. It remains my biggest reason for abandoning any lingering nostalgia for the team I grew up supporting.
Full disclaimer: I am a fifth generation San Franciscan. There are photos of me as a child, dressed as Joe Montana. I have a mini football signed by Ronnie Lott.
One of my father’s patients was the equipment manager of the 49ers throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and he once let me try on one of...
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The Saints’ rivalry with “Riverboat Ron” is over
According to the official site of the Carolina Panthers, head coach Ron Rivera was let go today after eight years in charge of the team.
Rivera took over in 2011 and guided Carolina to the Super Bowl in 2015 with Cam Newton as his quarterback. The Panthers were defeated 24-10 in that game by the Denver Broncos.
He was also the first head coach to lead an NFC South team to three consecutive titles, from 2013...
Saints fans remember the 2011 Divisional playoff game against the 49ers for different reasons. It remains my biggest reason for abandoning any lingering nostalgia for the team I grew up supporting.
Full disclaimer: I am a fifth generation San Franciscan. There are photos of me as a child, dressed as Joe Montana. I have a mini football signed by Ronnie Lott.
One of my father’s patients was the equipment manager of the 49ers throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and he once let me try on one of...
A voodoo ceremony is just one of the stories about the Mercedes-Benz Superdome that you'll hear in the latest 30 for 30 podcast episode.
The 30-year-old Jordan wants to thrive into a second decade, and after getting 4 sacks last week, reaching his 20-sack goal suddenly seems doable.
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A showdown of NFC playoff contenders caps Week 13 in the NFL! Join us here to discuss the game!
The Seattle Seahawks host the Minnesota Vikings tonight in the Emerald City. Both teams are second in their respective divisions, but both are easily within striking distance of taking over first place. Will Seattle dominate at home behind Russell Wilson? Can Minnesota keep Kirk Cousins from committing fatal errors? Let’s tune in and find out!
Minnesota...