Wrap-up: Saints 31, Chargers 24Thoughts on the New Orleans Saints' 31-24 victory against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome: What it means: It was a nice night for the Saints. Suspended coach Sean Payton, assistant head coach Joe Vitt and general ma… |
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Brees breaks Unitas' recordOct 7, 2012
The Saints notched their first win in style. Drew Brees broke Johnny Unitas' record by throwing a TD in his 48th straight game, helping New Orleans rally to overtake San Diego 31-24. |
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Sunday night wrap-up: Saints have their momentOct 7, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com For a night, the Saints got to enjoy themselves. Drew Brees got the NFL’s consecutive games with a touchdown pass record with his 48th in a row, beating his old team the Chargers 31-24 in the process. They got the goose-egg off their record, improving t… |
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Saints starting CB Greer leaves due to hurt hipOct 7, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Saints starting cornerback Jabari Greer has left Sunday night's game against San Diego because of what team officials say is a hip injury. |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com With the record taken care of, the Saints have gone back to being the Saints. The Chargers just went up 24-14, after an interception by Quentin Jammer off Drew Brees (which makes one consecutive game with a pick) set up a 13-yard touchdown by Ryan Mathe… |
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Brees breaks Unitas' record in front of PaytonOct 7, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Saints quarterback Drew Brees has thrown a touchdown pass in his 48th consecutive game, breaking the NFL mark set by Johnny Unitas. |
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Drew Brees' streak defines himOct 7, 2012
Since his arrival in New Orleans in 2006, Drew Brees has been piling up huge numbers. He’s set records and won a lot of games -- and a Super Bowl. But I don’t think those records or even the Super Bowl are what define Brees. I think the record he set … |
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Robert Griffin III thinks he’ll play next weekOct 7, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was knocked out of Sunday’s game with a concussion, but he doesn’t think he’ll be out long. Griffin wrote on Twitter after the Redskins’ 24-17 loss to the Falcons on Sunday and said that he believes he’ll … |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Robert Meachem caught 23 touchdown passes in four years with the Saints. And though his first four games as a Charger were frustrating, he’s on the board with his 24th now. The Chargers jumped out to a 7-0 lead over the Saints, when Meachem caught a 1… |
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Seahawks D has way with Panthers in victoryOct 7, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Russell Wilson threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate with 35 seconds left in the third quarter to help the Seattle Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 16-12 on Sunday. |
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The Colts Discount Double Checked And B.J. Raji-Shuffled All Over The Packers: Your Sunday NFL GIF RoundupOct 7, 2012
Here's where we're putting the GIFs of the week, from Donald Brown triumphantly trolling the Packers to Brandon Lloyd dancing around like no one's looking. Only the Chargers and Saints have yet to play, so let's see what the week had to offer. More » |
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Chris Ivory active for first time this seasonOct 7, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Saints say that Mark Ingram isn’t the only thing wrong with their running game, but they’ve decided to take a look at another running back for Sunday night’s game against the Chargers all the same. Chris Ivory is on the 46-man roster for the fir… |
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Wrap-up: Seahawks 16, Panthers 12Oct 7, 2012
Thoughts on the Carolina Panthers’ 16-12 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium: What it means: The Panthers had a golden chance to right their season. They squandered it. Instead of heading into the bye week at 2-3, they fell… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Seahawks might have stolen a win a couple Mondays ago, but the only thing they’re going to be charged with today is assault. They beat the Panthers about the head and shoulders, forcing Cam Newton into a horrible game in their 16-12 win on the road.… |
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Imperfect Atlanta Falcons remain perfectOct 7, 2012
LANDOVER, Md. -- Arthur Blank is a cultured man who has experienced plenty of things in his life. That’s why I’m kind of chuckling at what the owner of the Atlanta Falcons said after his team defeated the Washington Redskins 24-17 on Sunday at FedEx F… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Falcons have rocketed to 5-0, and only a home game with the Raiders next Sunday stands in their way of entering the bye week at 6-0. Coupled with the struggles of teams like the Panthers, Buccaneers, and Saints, it’s a matter of when Atlanta clinc… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Panthers haven’t been able to carry over any offensive momentum from last week, and are fortunate to only be trailing the Seahawks 6-3 at halftime. After standing toe-to-toe with the undefeated Falcons a week ago, the Panthers have managed just 93 y… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Atlanta Falcons are 5-0, but it wasn’t easy. On a rainy autumn day in Washington, the Redskins led for much of the game and appeared poised to be the first team to knock the Falcons off. But Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan threw a fourth-quarter touch… |
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Eli extends 200-yard streak to 24 gamesOct 7, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On the same day that Saints quarterback Drew Brees could set the record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass at 48, Giants quarterback Eli Manning has extended his streak of consecutive games with 200 yards or more passing to 24. It’s the second … |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com The Carolina Panthers will be without starting middle linebacker Jon Beason and cornerback Chris Gamble when they host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Beason (knee) and Gamble (shoulder) had been listed as "doubtful" on the Panthers' final inj… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Panthers will be without three starters today against the Seahawks. Cornerback Chris Gamble, linebacker Jon Beason and right guard Geoff Hangartner will miss the game with injuries. The Panthers will start Captain Munnerlyn at corner, and Garry Will… |
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Polite, Palmer out for FalconsOct 7, 2012
LANDOVER, Md. -- The Atlanta Falcons will be without starting fullback Lousaka Polite and reserve tight end Michael Palmer in Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins. Polite is sidelined with a hamstring injury and Palmer has been bothered by a sh… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Like the Saints, the Colts don’t have immediate access to their head coach. Unlike the Saints, the Colts can hear from their head coach on a regular basis. And they apparently will. Chuck Pagano remains hospitalized while he undergoes treatment for le… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com When the Redskins face the undefeated Falcons on Sunday at FedEx Field, the home team won’t simply be trying to keep Atlanta from getting to 5-0. Washington also will be attempting to avoid falling to 0-8 in their most recent octet of home games. The … |
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