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• What we learned from the 2024 Saints season

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images After going 5-12 in 2024, the Saints season taught us a lot about the team. The 2024 season was not a year the New Orleans Saints would like to remember. Injuries to just about every star on the team, a bad defense, and just five wins were all a part of the disastrous year for New Orleans. While there weren't a lot of positives to come out of the season...2025
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• Saints vs. Buccaneers Game Recap

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images What went down in the 2024 season finale? On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints played their division rival, the Buccaneers, in Tampa Bay in the season finale. Unable to end their season on a high note, New Orleans lost, and in disappointing fashion. FIRST QUARTER New Orleans would receive the ball to start out the game and looked better than most probably thoug...2025
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• Saints re-sign K Charlie Smyth

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images The International Player Pathway product has inked a two-year deal to stay in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints and K Charlie Smyth have agreed on a two-year deal to keep the Newry, Ireland native in the Big Easy through 2027. Back in NOLA: Charlie Smyth has re-signed with the New Orleans Saints, per source.The Mayobridge man has signed a two year c...2025
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• Buccaneers vs Saints Week 18 Game Recap: Bucs secure playoff berth against rivals

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Buccaneers vs Saints, let’s talk about it. Football is a game of inches, but it’s also a game of quarters. Let’s dive into a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of some Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ football. The Buccaneers are back to ‘controlling their own destiny.’ That destiny has one team in the way— The New Orleans Saints. Tampa Bay will also have a side quest to...2025
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• Overreactions: Saints vs. Rams

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Two thoughts following New Orleans’ Week 13 loss to Los Angeles. Coming off their bye week, the New Orleans Saints weren’t able to capitalize on their recent two-game win streak, suffering their first loss under interim head coach Darren Rizzi after falling to the Los Angeles Rams 21-14 on Sunday in the Superdome. New Orleans came out fighting, and with...2024
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• Predicting the final six games of the Saints schedule

Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images The Saints have six games left on their schedule. The New Orleans Saints are entering their bye week before finishing the season with a six-game stretch that should be fairly interesting. At 4-7, the Saints are not out of the playoff picture by any means, especially in a weak NFC South, but it would take a near-flawless final stretch to make something...2024
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• Fantasy waiver options to consider with Harrison Butker out for a month

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Chiefs will be without kicker Harrison Butker for at least a month. We break down the fantasy football implications. Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker suffered a left knee injury and is expected to miss upwards of a month, per Tom Pelissero. He could end up on injured reserve, but even if he does not, he will not be back until December at the ...2024
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• 3 kickers to stream, 3 to fade in Week 10 fantasy football

The kicker position is a tricky one if you don’t have the biggest names. Linda Godfrey offers streaming advice for the position in Week 10. We made it halfway through the NFL season and things got funky to close Week 9. Coaches and coordinators were fired, one kicker got canned leading into Week 9, and one got placed on IR heading out of it. Looking back to last week, I spent a lot of time in the...2024
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• Chargers-Saints Game Recap: Herbert, McConkey lead Bolts to 26-8 win

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Chargers rebounded from a Monday night loss to beat the Saints at home 26-8 behind a two-touchdown performance by Ladd McConkey. The Chargers needed to find a way to score touchdowns after halftime. They did just that in their 26-8 win over the Saints at home thanks to a pair of touchdowns from Justin Herbert to rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey. McConke...2024
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• Week 7 kicker rankings: 3 kickers to stream, 3 to fade, plus 3 bonus streamers

The kicker position is a tricky one if you don’t have the biggest names. Linda Godfrey offers streaming advice for the position in Week 7. Okay, so Week 6 was a doozy. Chase McLaughlin delivered for us again, finishing above average with 9 fantasy points. Matt Gay was serviceable with Joe Flacco at the helm. Gay finished with a respectable 8 points, but that’s nothing to write home about. Cairo Sa...2024
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• Buccaneers at Saints Week 6 Game Recap: Bucs Beatdown rival

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Buccaneers at Saints, let’s talk about it. Football is a game of inches, but it’s also a game of quarters. Let’s dive into a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of some Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ football. Today, the Buccaneers traveled to Louisiana for a meet and greet with New Orleans Saints NFC South. Sunday’s game was a tale of beauty, disgust, and magnificen...2024
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• Week 6 kicker rankings: 3 kickers to stream, 3 to fade

The kicker position is a tricky one if you don’t have the biggest names. Linda Godfrey offers streaming advice for the position in Week 6. We did it. We survived the first week of byes. I told you last week that we would either sink or swim and if you took my advice last week, baby we were like Katie Ledecky out there. Chase McLaughlin, Wil Lutz, and Cam Little all finished with double-digit fanta...2024
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• Saints Roster Cuts: Social Media Reactions

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s check out what fans are saying. Yesterday, the New Orleans Saints had to reduce their roster from 90 to 53 players and there were some cuts that shocked the Who Dat Nation. So, let’s dive right into some of the reactions. Kicker Wil Lutz traded to the Denver Broncos: accomplished in our 7 years together….Pro Bowl, 4 Di...2023
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"com/As7OMBE6td— Michael McQuaid (@Michael_NFL) January 6, 2025 The 23-year-old UDFA spent his rookie season on the Saints practice squad while second-year kicker Blake Grupe retained the starting job for his sophomore campaign."

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"However, Blake Grupe was wide right and they came away with no points to show for the promising drive."

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"Saints work out veteran Mason Crosby, other kickers as rookie Blake Grupe deals with groin injury, per report"

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• Saints re-sign K Charlie Smyth
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• Week 11 kicker rankings: 3 to stream/3 to fade

The kicker position is a tricky one if you don’t have the biggest names. Linda Godfrey offers streaming advice for the position in Week 11. What a week! From improbable comebacks on the foot of rookie kickers to missed kicks losing games. You can always count on special teams to keep games interesting. I would be remiss not to love on Jake Bates a little bit here. Everyone’s doing it and I’m nothi...2024
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• Buccaneers at Saints Week 6 Game Recap: Bucs Beatdown rival
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• Overreactions: Saints vs. Rams
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• Fantasy waiver options to consider with Harrison Butker out for a month
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• Canal Street Chronicles: Saints vs. Falcons Bold Predictions

the sporting blog Here are some bold predictions from the CSC staff for Week 10. For Week 10, the New Orleans Saints (2-7) are back home this week and will face their biggest rival, the Atlanta Falcons (6-3) in the Caesars Superdome. So, let’s take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles staff’s predictions for this week’s matchup between the Saints and Falcons. TINA: MVS gets h...2024
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• 3 kickers to stream, 3 to fade in Week 10 fantasy football
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• Chargers-Saints Game Recap: Herbert, McConkey lead Bolts to 26-8 win
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• Madden Simulation: Monday Night Football at Arrowhead

Let’s see how the game plays out in the EA Universe. STOP! If you want to watch the simulation without spoilers, start the above video — or if you can’t see it, click here. Here’s what happened in our simulation: First quarter The Kansas City Chiefs’ opening drive consisted of just four plays, culminating in a touchdown by Travis Kelce. Justin Watson made a critical 47-yard reception that shift...2024
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• Position battleground (defense): Cowboys vs Saints head-to-head breakdown

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images What are you expecting from the Cowboys defense this week? Previously we broke down the offense for this week’s upcoming game for the Dallas Cowboys against the New Orleans Saints. Now we dive back into the position battleground, this time looking at how the defensive positions and special teams stack up against each other. DEFENSIVE LINE Prior to Week 1,...2024
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• Who was the Saints’ breakout player vs. the Panthers?

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images With the season opener in the books, let’s take a look at who stood out in Week 1 for New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints got whatever they wanted during their matchup with the Carolina Panthers to kick off the 2024 regular season, and Caesars Superdome was loving every second of it. The offense was rolling, the defense was amped, and the special teams ...2024
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• Saints kicker Blake Grupe perfect in practice

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images And why he’s likely keeping his job. In the 22nd practice of training camp, New Orleans Saints kicker had a perfect day, going 6/6 on his field goals. This was very much needed by him, as he’s in the midst of a kicking competition. Blake Grupe goes 6/6. Made one early from 42. 7/7 on the day with makes from extra point, 41, 42, 44, 47 and 54 just now— John...2024
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• Who was the Saints’ breakout player from the 2024 preseason opener?

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images With the preseason opener in the books, let’s take a look at who stood out this week for New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints preseason opener in Glendale resulted in a 16-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Both offenses struggled to gain momentum early on, while the defenses came out with intensity. The Saints’ starters saw about two drives on each side of t...2024
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• The Saints officially have a kicker competition on their hands

Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images While both players have leg strength, consistency is the key. The suspicion of a kicking competition has been with the New Orleans Saints throughout the offseason but was never confirmed. That is, until today. In Monday’s post practice press conference, head coach Dennis Allen confirmed that there was a competition for that position...2024
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• Saints work out veteran Mason Crosby, other kickers as rookie Blake Grupe deals with groin injury, per report

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• Minnesota Vikings 27, New Orleans Saints 19: Vikings hold on after big first half

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images It was more interesting than it needed to be It appeared at halftime that, for the first time in a long time, the Minnesota Vikings were poised to actually blow an opponent out. However, when it was all said and done, it wound up turning into yet another normal Sunday for the purple and their fans. After leading the New Orleans Saints at halftime by thre...2023
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• 2023 New Orleans Saints undrafted free agent tracker
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The 2023 NFL Draft has concluded, but the action continues here. Keep track of every undrafted free agent signing by the Saints with our updated tracker and never miss a beat. The New Orleans Saints and the rest of the NFL continue their pursuit of young talent as the undrafted free agent market has now officially opened. This is the time where depth can be ...2023
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• Saints kicker mistaken for fan after hitting game-winner
Even though he won the game for the Saints, Blake Grupe had to prove he was a player and not a fan -- twice....2023
• Saints trade K Wil Lutz to the Denver Broncos

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images New Orleans will move forward with rookie Blake Grupe. The New Orleans Saints are trading long-time kicker Wil Lutz to the Denver Broncos. Lutz will soon be reunited with his former head coach Sean Payton. Reunion: The #Broncos are trading for #Saints K Wil Lutz, source said. Back with Sean Payton.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 29, 2023 Wil Lutz s...2023
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• Chargers-Saints Recap: Stick, Bolts offense struggle against Saints in 22-17 loss

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Easton Stick played the entire game for the Chargers but couldn’t overcome two interceptions en route to a 22-17 loss to the Saints. The Chargers offense looked a lot less comfortable on Saturday night as they went up against a stingy Saints defense that possessed a lot more NFL experience when you compared respective resumes. Easton Stick completed 21-of...2023
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• Saints to sign K Austin Siebert, per report

Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports New Orleans tried out several kickers on Tuesday, due to a minor injury to Blake Grupe. The New Orleans Saints will be adding another kicker to their roster as insurance due to Blake Grupe dealing with a minor injury, who is considered day to day, per a report by Nick Underhill. During Sunday’s 24-15 loss against the Atlanta Falcons, Grupe split the upright...2023
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• Lions Week 13 injury report: Jonah Jackson stacks 2nd practice

Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Checking in on the Detroit Lions' Week 13 Thursday injury report, as they prepare to take on the New Orleans Saints. The Detroit Lions (8-3) take on the New Orleans Saints (5-6) in Week 13 and both teams were back on their respective practice fields on Thursday. For the most part, the Lions got in a similar level of participation as they did for Wednesday’s...2023
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• Week 6 kicker rankings: 3 kickers to stream, 3 to fade
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• Week 5 kicker rankings: 3 kickers to steam, 3 to fade in fantasy football

The kicker position is a tricky one if you don’t have the biggest names. Linda Godfrey offers streaming advice for the position in Week 5. I won’t beat around the bush, Week 4 was my worst week of kicker advice this season. I’m going to rip the bandaid off this recap. Matt Prater was my favorite start of the week but the Arizona offense could not get going against a red-hot Washington team. He fin...2024
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• Week 3 fantasy football rankings: 3 kickers to stream, 3 to fade

The kicker position is a tricky one if you don’t have the biggest names. Linda Godfrey offers streaming advice for the position in Week 3. Week 2 felt a little like a minefield. Dodging injury updates and looking at fantasy matchups through squinted eyes hoping you weren’t facing Alvin Kamara. After a little KP from my calls last week we can put that behind us and look forward to Week 3. The thin...2024
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• Fantasy football kicker rankings: 3 to stream, 3 to fade in Week 2

The kicker position is a tricky one if you don’t have the biggest names. Linda Godfrey offers streaming advice for the position in Week 2. Boy, that felt good, huh?! I watched a grotesque amount of football from Thursday to Monday, and I can’t wait to do it again and again for the next several months. I’m getting ahead of myself though, we have to stop and smell the roses. We’re just going to rip...2024
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• Rankings the best kicker sleepers for 2024 fantasy football drafts

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports The kicker position has lost its luster for many fantasy football leagues. But if you’re like me, you’re still playing with the position. Here’s a look at some sleepers to consider late in your fantasy football drafts. I know plenty of people who have removed kickers from their fantasy football rosters, but I also know many leagues that still play with kickers....2024
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• Introducing the 2024 New Orleans Saints

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images With the 53-man roster complete, let's take a look at who made the final cuts. The deadline has come and gone, and the Saints are officially down to a 53-man roster. As always, there were some surprise cuts, but some of those players who were waived could be signed to the team’s practice squad starting tomorrow. So, let’s take a look at the 2024 New Orl...2024
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• Ups and downs from Saints vs. 49ers

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Some players shined in the Saints loss while others continue to disappoint. The Saints fell to 1-1 in their preseason with a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. In the team’s 16-10 loss, the starting offense was New Orleans’ lone touchdown scorer. As preseason is nearing an end, there remain some glaring problems that the team needs t...2024
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• 2 takeaways from the Saints win over the Chargers

Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images Saints beat the Chargers to move to 2-0 in the preseason. 1. Jameis Winston is one of the best backups QBs in football Jameis had another solid game this week, completing 13 of 21 passes for 169 yards and no interceptions. He led the Saints to 13 of their 22 points while playing the entire first half. Including last week, Winston is 24/34 passing for 261 ...2023
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• Arrowheadlines: Evidence mounting for the Chiefs to ‘fair catch’ kickoff returns

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Monday, August 14 The latest 2023 NFL preseason, Week 1: What We Learned from Sunday’s doubleheader | NFL.com New Chiefs come up big. With Patrick Mahomes and the majority of the established starters only participating in one drive on Sunday, there came opportunities for other Chiefs players to make an impact through the rest of the ...2023
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