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Saints WR Chris Olave discharged from hospital after concussion, to return to New Orleans with team
Read full article: Saints WR Chris Olave discharged from hospital after concussion, to return to New Orleans with teamSaints wide receiver Chris Olave has been discharged from Carolinas Medical Center and set to return to New Orleans on Sunday with his teammates following a 23-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Panthers QB Bryce Young will start in Week 9, when the Saints anticipate Derek Carr's return
Read full article: Panthers QB Bryce Young will start in Week 9, when the Saints anticipate Derek Carr's returnCarolina Panthers quarterback is scheduled to get his second straight start on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, who expect to have Derek Carr return under center for the first time since Week 5.
Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as the Broncos dominate the Saints, 33-10
Read full article: Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as the Broncos dominate the Saints, 33-10Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10.
Saints quarterback Derek Carr leaves with oblique injury in another losing night against the Chiefs
Read full article: Saints quarterback Derek Carr leaves with oblique injury in another losing night against the ChiefsSaints quarterback Derek Carr was having another tough time against the Chiefs even before he took a wicked shot from blitzing defensive back Chamarri Conner, not only ending his game but also New Orleans’ hopes of a comeback.
Patrick Mahomes throws for 331 yards, Derek Carr hurt as Chiefs shut down Saints for 26-13 victory
Read full article: Patrick Mahomes throws for 331 yards, Derek Carr hurt as Chiefs shut down Saints for 26-13 victoryPatrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards, Kareem Hunt ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, and the Chiefs overcame more red-zone woes to beat the Saints 26-13 on a big night for Kansas City’s professional sports teams.
Broncos out to snap 8-game losing streak to Raiders who have long overcome distractions vs. Denver
Read full article: Broncos out to snap 8-game losing streak to Raiders who have long overcome distractions vs. DenverThe Las Vegas Raiders may be dealing with Davante Adams' situation but they've gotten pretty good at dealing with drama and still beating the Denver Broncos over the last few seasons.
Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to a record-setting performance
Read full article: Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to a record-setting performanceJayden Daniels did far more than just deliver the first breakthrough performance from this year’s heralded class of rookie quarterbacks.
Saquon Barkley's 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift Eagles over Saints in a defensive 15-12 thriller
Read full article: Saquon Barkley's 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift Eagles over Saints in a defensive 15-12 thrillerSaquon Barkley rushed for fourth-quarter touchdowns of 65 and 4 yards, and the Philadelphia Eagles rebounded from a maddening late-game collapse six days earlier to beat the New Orleans Saints 15-12.
Kamara scores 4 TDs, Saints end Cowboys' 16-game home streak in regular season with 44-19 win
Read full article: Kamara scores 4 TDs, Saints end Cowboys' 16-game home streak in regular season with 44-19 winAlvin Kamara scored four touchdowns, including a 57-yarder on a screen pass, and the New Orleans Saints ended Dallas’ 16-game home win streak in the regular season with a 44-19 victory.
Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp
Read full article: Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at campNew Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr.
Raiders release Jimmy Garoppolo and Hunter Renfrow in cost-cutting moves
Read full article: Raiders release Jimmy Garoppolo and Hunter Renfrow in cost-cutting movesThe Las Vegas Raiders kicked off the start of the new league year by releasing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and receiver Hunter Renfrow to give the new regime more room to operate under the salary cap.
Last year's free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams
Read full article: Last year's free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teamsNFL teams are set to dole out billions in free agent contracts in the coming weeks as teams around the league hope that bold moves in March will pay off with wins on the field once the season starts.
Saints players defy their own coaches and score from kneel-down formation, angering the Falcons
Read full article: Saints players defy their own coaches and score from kneel-down formation, angering the FalconsReserve quarterback Jameis Winston and New Orleans’ offense capped off a convincing victory with an aggressive play call that defied the orders of their own coaches and upset the rival Atlanta Falcons.
Matthew Stafford's Rams start strong, hold off Saints 30-22 to surge forward in NFC playoff race
Read full article: Matthew Stafford's Rams start strong, hold off Saints 30-22 to surge forward in NFC playoff raceMatthew Stafford passed for 328 yards and two touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Rams surged forward in the NFC playoff race with a 30-22 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Pro Picks: Steelers will top Patriots in a close, low-scoring game featuring two struggling offenses
Read full article: Pro Picks: Steelers will top Patriots in a close, low-scoring game featuring two struggling offensesMitch Trubisky gets another chance to prove he can be a starting quarterback, stepping in for the injured Kenny Pickett to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
Sam LaPorta has career day for Lions, Saints QB Derek Carr hurt as Detroit wins 33-28
Read full article: Sam LaPorta has career day for Lions, Saints QB Derek Carr hurt as Detroit wins 33-28Sam LaPorta had career highs of nine catches for 140 yards, including an early touchdown and a crucial first-down snag in the final minutes, and the Detroit Lions beat the reeling New Orleans Saints 33-28.
Vikings top Saints 27-19 for 5th straight win on Dobbs' dazzling half, Winston's late INTs
Read full article: Vikings top Saints 27-19 for 5th straight win on Dobbs' dazzling half, Winston's late INTsJoshua Dobbs threw for a career-high 268 yards and contributed two touchdowns in his first start for Minnesota as the Vikings held on to beat the New Orleans Saints 27-19 for their fifth straight victory.
Trevor Lawrence comes through late and the Jaguars hold off the Saints, 31-24
Read full article: Trevor Lawrence comes through late and the Jaguars hold off the Saints, 31-24Travis Etienne ran for two touchdowns, Foyesade Oluokun returned an interception for a score, and Christian Kirk’s 44-yard touchdown after a short catch over the middle lifted the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 31-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Kamara becomes Saints' career TD leader, Carr throws 2 TDs in 34-0 rout over Patriots
Read full article: Kamara becomes Saints' career TD leader, Carr throws 2 TDs in 34-0 rout over PatriotsAlvin Kamara rushed for a touchdown to become the Saints’ career TD leader, Derek Carr had two scoring passes and New Orleans routed the New England Patriots 34-0.
Jordan Love rallies Packers to 18-17 win after Saints lose Derek Carr to shoulder injury
Read full article: Jordan Love rallies Packers to 18-17 win after Saints lose Derek Carr to shoulder injuryJordan Love rallied Green Bay from a 17-point, fourth-quarter deficit in his first career home start Sunday as the Packers won 18-17 over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Saints' Derek Carr getting evaluated for shoulder injury after loss to Packers
Read full article: Saints' Derek Carr getting evaluated for shoulder injury after loss to PackersNew Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr being evaluated after hurting his shoulder when he was sacked in the third quarter of an 18-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Tony Jones Jr. scores twice, Saints’ defense shuts down Panthers’ Bryce Young in 20-17 win
Read full article: Tony Jones Jr. scores twice, Saints’ defense shuts down Panthers’ Bryce Young in 20-17 winTony Jones Jr. ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday night to improve to 2-0 for the first time since 2013.
Derek Carr throws a TD pass in his Saints debut, a 26-24 preseason win over the Chiefs
Read full article: Derek Carr throws a TD pass in his Saints debut, a 26-24 preseason win over the ChiefsDerek Carr threw a touchdown pass in his New Orleans preseason debut and rookie Blake Grupe kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Saints to a 26-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
AP source: Panthers to meet with QB Derek Carr at combine
Read full article: AP source: Panthers to meet with QB Derek Carr at combineA person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers will meet with free agent quarterback Derek Carr this week at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.
Steelers honor Franco Harris by rallying past Raiders 13-10
Read full article: Steelers honor Franco Harris by rallying past Raiders 13-10Kenny Pickett threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 46 seconds remaining, and the Pittsburgh Steelers capped three days of tributes to the late Franco Harris with a 13-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Raiders blow 4th double-digit halftime lead in latest loss
Read full article: Raiders blow 4th double-digit halftime lead in latest lossThursday night’s 17-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams makes the Las Vegas Raiders the first team to blow four double-digit halftime leads in a season, according to SportRadar, whose records go back to 1930.
Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16
Read full article: Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16Baker Mayfield threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds to play to cap a 98-yard drive, and the Los Angeles Rams’ brand-new quarterback led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
AP source: Brady fined $11K for attempted kick of Jarrett
Read full article: AP source: Brady fined $11K for attempted kick of JarrettTom Brady was fined by the NFL on Friday for trying to kick Atlanta’s Grady Jarrett following the play in which the Falcons defensive tackle was flagged for a disputed roughing-the-passer penalty, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Roughing-the-passer calls frustrating defenders around NFL
Read full article: Roughing-the-passer calls frustrating defenders around NFLDefensive players around the NFL are frustrated about roughing-the-passer penalties, questioning what constitutes a legal hit and wondering how far referees will go to protect quarterbacks.
AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminent
Read full article: AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminentA person with directly knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that the NFL did not give officials a directive to emphasize roughing-the-passer penalties following Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion, but the topic will be discussed next week when NFL owners meet in New York.
Roughing-the-passer call on MNF prompts officiating scrutiny
Read full article: Roughing-the-passer call on MNF prompts officiating scrutinyA controversial roughing-the-passer penalty just before halftime of the Las Vegas Raiders’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night delivered another blow to the NFL and its beleaguered officiating crew.
Murphy's 59-yard OT fumble return ends Cards' win over Vegas
Read full article: Murphy's 59-yard OT fumble return ends Cards' win over VegasByron Murphy Jr. scooped up Hunter Renfrow’s fumble and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown with 3:51 left in overtime and the Arizona Cardinals rallied from a 20-point deficit in the second half before running away with a 29-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Read full article: Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogsMatthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseason
Read full article: NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseasonAfter one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement, record-setting contracts and plenty of off-field drama, the regular season is almost here.
Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11
Read full article: Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars.
McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for Raiders
Read full article: McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for RaidersThe Las Vegas Raiders concluded organized team practices with all four quarterbacks on the roster participating but the buzz surrounding the franchise was about Colin Kaepernick, who has gotten a workout with the club.
AP sources: Colin Kaepernick to work out for Raiders
Read full article: AP sources: Colin Kaepernick to work out for RaidersColin Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality.
Hedman, Kyrou, Aho win big in Vegas NHL skills competition
Read full article: Hedman, Kyrou, Aho win big in Vegas NHL skills competitionTampa Bay’s Victor Hedman won the Hardest Shot competition and St. Louis’ Jordan Kyrou was the Fastest Skater during an NHL All-Star skills competition with a distinct Vegas flavor.
Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over Raiders
Read full article: Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over RaidersJoe Burrow led an efficient offense that scored on six drives, including two of his touchdown passes, and rookie Evan McPherson made four field goals as the Cincinnati Bengals finally advanced in the playoffs with a 26-19 win over Las Vegas in Saturday’s wild-card game.
Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseason
Read full article: Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseasonDaniel Carlson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-32 on Sunday night to earn their first playoff berth since 2016.
Carr, Raiders beat Colts 23-20 to close in on playoff spot
Read full article: Carr, Raiders beat Colts 23-20 to close in on playoff spotDerek Carr directed Las Vegas to Daniel Carlson’s winning 33-yard field goal as time expired, and the Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 to move one step closer to an AFC wild card.
Carlson FG gives Raiders 16-14 win vs COVID-ravaged Browns
Read full article: Carlson FG gives Raiders 16-14 win vs COVID-ravaged BrownsDaniel Carlson’s 48-yard field goal as time expired sent the Las Vegas Raiders to a 16-14 win over the COVID-19-depleted Cleveland Browns in a game pushed back two days by the NFL amid an uptick of virus cases across the league.
Chiefs roll to record-setting 48-9 victory over Raiders
Read full article: Chiefs roll to record-setting 48-9 victory over RaidersPatrick Mahomes threw his first two touchdown passes in nearly a month, Clyde Edwards-Helaire added two more scores on the ground, and the Kansas City Chiefs forced five turnovers in rolling to a record-setting 48-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Raiders beat Cowboys 36-33 in OT on field goal after penalty
Read full article: Raiders beat Cowboys 36-33 in OT on field goal after penaltyDaniel Carlson kicked a 29-yard field goal in overtime after Anthony Brown’s fourth pass-interference penalty kept the drive alive, and the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys 36-33 on Thursday.
Mahomes' 5 TD passes lead Chiefs past Raiders 41-14
Read full article: Mahomes' 5 TD passes lead Chiefs past Raiders 41-14Patrick Mahomes threw five touchdown passes and returned to his usual form after a surprisingly shaky stretch this season, and the Kansas City Chiefs moved into first place in the AFC West with a 41-14 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Carr confident with Olson calling Raiders' offensive plays
Read full article: Carr confident with Olson calling Raiders' offensive playsWith Jon Gruden tendering his resignation Monday amid reports of emails he sent before being hired in 2018 that contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments, longtime special Rich Bisaccia makes his debut as interim head coach of the Raiders, and offensive coordinator Greg Olson will be the new voice in quarterback Derek Carr’s ears, calling the plays in a matchup that pits 3-2 rivals seeking their first win in October.
Close calls: NFL has record number of games decided late
Read full article: Close calls: NFL has record number of games decided lateFrom Lamar Jackson’s improbable comeback that ended in an overtime win for Baltimore to the missed kick festival between Green Bay and Cincinnati, the NFL had several more games go down to the wire in Week 5.