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Another NFL team just took this ignominious title from the Saints

Silver linings are hard to come by a losing stretch. The Lions scored 52 points in Week 8, so the Saints have no longer allowed the most points in a game this season:

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Saints coach Dennis Allen shamelessly denied that Nathan Shepherd had malicious intent in dirty hit on Justin Herbert

The tape doesn't lie.

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Fantasy Football Impact on Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave With Derek Carr Expected to Play

Saints RB Alvin Kamara and WR Chris Olave get a fantasy football boost with the return of Derek Carr from injury, but temper expectations.

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Injuries are robbing the Saints of an explosive running back

Week 8 told the story of Kendre Miller's career with the Saints. He has all the makings of an explosive lead back -- except for health:

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Dennis Allen explains why he made a change at quarterback vs. Chargers

Dennis Allen explains why he made a change at quarterback against the Chargers. He felt Jake Haener 'did some good things' in relief of Spencer Rattler:

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Dennis Allen says the Saints could have their starting quarterback against the Panthers

Dennis Allen says the Saints could have their starting quarterback against the Panthers. Derek Carr is undefeated against Carolina:

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Where the Saints are picking in the 2025 NFL draft after Week 8

The Saints are closer to locking in a top-5 draft pick than making the playoffs. Here's where they are picking in the 2025 NFL draft order after Week 8:

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Even if Dennis Allen gets the Saints out of this mess, keeping him is a mistake

Even if Dennis Allen gets the Saints out of this mess, keeping him is a mistake. Teams that recover from a 2-6 slump tend to fall right back into it:

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Dennis Allen is 2-6 for the first time as an NFL head coach

Dennis Allen is 2-6 for the first time as an NFL head coach. His teams have been bad before, but they've never been down bad like this:

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Dennis Allen chose to kick one of the NFL’s most cowardly punts since 1999

Dennis Allen has made history in yet another bad way, making the decision to kick one of the most cowardly punts since the last century:

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WATCH: Taysom Hill forces a safety for the Saints on a botched punt

Taysom Hill made an immediate impact in his first game back from injury. He forced a safety for the Saints after the Chargers botched a punt:

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Saints injury update: Inactive players for Week 8 game vs. Chargers

Here are the Week 8 inactives for the New Orleans Saints' matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. A recently-signed wide receiver won't play just yet:

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Is Chris Olave playing today? Injury updates for Saints WR

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave cleared concussion protocol from a Week 6 injury, here are the latest updates:

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4-time Chargers Pro Bowler expected to play in a limited capacity vs. Saints

Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa hasn't played since Week 3 due to injury, but he's expected to make his return against the Saints:

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Former Saints trade target is a healthy scratch ahead of NFL deadline

A former Saints trade target has been made a healthy scratch for Week 8, potentially signaling an upcoming trade before the Nov. 5 deadline:

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Alvin Kamara puts pen to paper on his new Saints contract extension

Alvin Kamara put pen to paper on his new Saints contract extension, emphasizing how it feels to have his loyalty reciprocated:

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Derek Carr’s Week 8 injury designation is a bit misleading

Saints QB Derek Carr is doubtful not because there's a chance he can start in Week 8, but rather to keep the door open in case of emergency:

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Just two Saints didn’t practice on the first Week 8 injury report

Just two Saints didn't practice on the first Week 8 injury report. Dennis Allen's team is getting healthier, but it is too little, too late?

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ESPN gives the Saints microscopic odds of reaching the Super Bowl

ESPN gave the Saints microscopic odds of reaching the Super Bowl. After a 2-5 start, they're long-shots to even make the playoffs:

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Saints starting QB’s recovery picking up steam as he begins throwing sessions

The door is officially open for a Derek Carr return, as he has begun throwing the football again. His recovery from injury is picking up steam:

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Dennis Allen likes what he sees in second-year linebacker

Dennis Allen feels Anfernee Orji's performance is a silver lining from the Saints' long list of injuries. The second-year linebacker has seized his opportunity:

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Saints would be picking top-6 if the 2025 NFL draft started today

The Saints would be picking top-six if the 2025 NFL draft started today. But it's tough to see them stay there. When healthy, they might be too talented to fail:

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Saints defense could welcome back a badly-missed starter against the Chargers

The Saints defense could return a badly-missed starter against the Chargers this week. Pete Werner is working his way back from a hamstring injury:

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Saints won’t be changing their plans at quarterback any time soon

The Saints won't be changing their plans at quarterback. If Derek Carr can't return this week, Spencer Rattler will start, not Jake Haener:

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Saints star playmaker still remains in NFL concussion protocol

New Orleans Saints star playmaker Chris Olave still remains in the NFL concussion protocol. This is his third brain injury in three years as a pro:

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