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Fleur-de-Links: November 13, 2012

Your daily collection of New Orleans Saints news and opinion. TODAY'S HEADLINE: Falcons @ Saints game to be re-aired on NFL Replay tonight @ 7:00 CST.

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The at Gretna Middle School for the Super School visit.

Anybody play the new call of duty? If so, how is it?

RT Sounds like Drew Brees will be on an upscale version of "Cribs" from CBS' press release.

So says that misquoted him the first time. Doesn't Yasinskas owe him a public correction then? I would think so.

Had a fun mornin film lift and conditioning then a sprint to celebrity luncheon with now off to a school visit!

Left the celebrity luncheon with good time better cause

Spend half my day-off at work getting better now I'm home with a few redbulls and the new Call Of Duty!

YES. Tonight I get drunk and watch the Saints beat the Falcons for the second time in 3 days

For those who were at the superdome and did not dvr the saints vs clowns game. 7pm cdt Tonite NFL replay on NFL network.

Tom Benson owns a basketball team the and two football teams and the

": Voted 4 u 4 the Pro Bowl 2day!" Thank u for ur support.

What is wrong with people..? Better yet, this is what's wrong in the world today..when we learn to live as O

Great work Thomas RT last week received 6 donations in your name!

The most important decision you make for your children is whether to show them the original trilogy or prequels first.

Jabari Greer will be at in Slidell (61107 Airport Road) from 5-7 tonight to host a FREE youth football clinic!

For the 3rd time this season Brees has been nominated for the FedEx Air Player of the Week! Vote for Brees ->

Source: Falcons coach Mike Smith won't address with players accusations Justin Babineaux and Sean Weatherspoon interrupted Saints pregame

Roddy White: "It's just been like that ever since I arrived in Atlanta. Us winning and them winning". Falcons 4-11 vs. Saints with White.

Through Week 10, continues to lead the NFL in net punting avg. (45.4)

Through Week 10, Drew Brees leads the NFL in passing yds (2,847) & tied with Rodgers for most passing TDs (25)

ESPN's weekly NFL Power Rankings: The Texans back on top; Saints rise six spots.

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MORE ON SAINTS' WIN OVER FALCONS:

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Any Given Sunday: Saints Over Falcons
The Falcons have played one of the weakest schedules in the NFL and came into Sunday's games with the 30th-ranked running offense and the 25th-ranked rushing defense.

Forecast: The Saints officially own the Atlanta Falcons | wwltv.com New Orleans
They only thing better than 11-2 against Atlanta is the fact the Saints have won a Super Bowl and Aaron Brooks still has more playoff wins than Matt Ryan. Both New Orleans and Atlanta are currently in the middle of the best years their franchises.

SaintsWin: Opinion & Analysis: Week 10, Falcons at Saints: No Sympathy for the Devil
You want to know the difference between the present-day Falcons and Saints? Matt Ryan has a career-best day and the Falcons lose.

Report card: Falcons’ grades for loss to Saints | Atlanta Falcons
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Atlanta Falcons: ‘Not worried’ about issues after first loss | Atlanta Falcons
Surely, there are a few positives for the Falcons after their first defeat of the season. For starters, they finally are freed from having to talk about

Falcons' flight ended by familiar foe
The Atlanta Falcons didn't merely extinguish their slim chances of achieving a perfect season with a nail-biting, 31-27 loss Sunday.

Saints, Falcons still going at it - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Almost 48 hours since the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons played Sunday, the two NFC South rivals still are going at it. Ed Werder reports th

Atlanta Falcons won't address New Orleans Saints' claim -- source - ESPN
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith will not address accusations that his players Sean Weatherspoon and Jonathan Babineaux deliberately interfered with the New Orleans Saints' pregame warm-up routine Sunday, a source told ESPN.

Atlanta Falcons won't address New Orleans Saints' claim -- source - ESPN
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith will not address accusations that his players Sean Weatherspoon and Jonathan Babineaux deliberately interfered with the New Orleans Saints' pregame warm-up routine Sunday, a source told ESPN.

Basking In the Warm Glow of Falcons Suckery
What’s the difference between a Dirty Bird and a dirty tub? Only one has a ring.

Jermon Bushrod, Jabari Greer Recap Atlanta Falcons Win
Saints RT and DB discuss Sunday's victory

Steve Spagnuolo Calls Falcons Win a "Gritty Performance"
Saints Defensive Coordinator recaps Sunday's win

Joe Vitt: "When You Just Need a Play, Trust Malcolm Jenkins"
Joe Vitt reviews Sunday's win against the Falcons

Saints show they could make noise | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
What we witnessed in a seven-day span in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome could be an indication that the New Orleans Saints are going to make s…

Win gives Saints new momentum | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
METAIRIE — After its 31-27 victory against Atlanta, cornerback Jabari Greer enjoyed a much-merited celebration Sunday, actually a little b…

New Orleans Saints have turned their season around - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Saints have won four out of last five games

Saints had the last word against the Falcons | New Orleans Saints | The Sun Herald
METAIRIE, La. -- Saints cornerback Jabari Greer didn't try Monday morning to dissect Atlanta receiver Roddy White's unfavorable comments following Sunday's 31-27 win.

Atlanta Falcons cut defensive end Ray Edwards - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Edwards had nine tackles and no sacks this season

New Orleans Saints right many of their early-season wrongs: Analysis - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Beat writer Larry Holder takes a look at the issues that were hampering the Saints early on

Members of Falcons Disrupted the Saints Pregame Warmups
Memebers of the New Orleans Saints have accused members of the Atlanta Falcons of disrupting their pregame warmups prior to the Saints 31-27 victory over the Falcons on Sunday.

New Orleans Saints End Atlanta Falcons' Bid For A Perfect Season
The Saints beat their bitter rivals the Falcons and ended their bid for a perfect season. Click here to find out how they did it.

New Orleans Saints goal-line stand was a collection of several outstanding plays: Film study - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Malcolm Jenkins, Jabari Greer, Will Smith, Cameron Jordan all stepped up to preserve Saints' 31-27 victory over Atlanta Falcons

New Orleans Saints play-by-play observations from 31-27 victory over Atlanta Falcons: Film Study Part 2 - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
A detailed breakdown of the Saints' Week 10 victory

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WEEK 11: SAINTS @ RAIDERS:

Saints next for struggling Raiders - SFGate
Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he and his staff will do everything they can to prevent a negative mind-set from taking hold. After being gashed for 278 yards on the ground by Tampa Bay, the Raiders shored up the run defense only to be scorched by Joe Flacco's passing.

Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen not planning to make wholesale changes - San Jose Mercury News
Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen says hes disappointed with teams defense, which has allowed 97 points the past two games.

Saints CB Corey White injury a mystery; concern for game against Raiders
Saints CB Corey White injury a mystery; concern for game against Raiders.

Saints grateful for chance to reach .500 | wwltv.com New Orleans
When the Saints slowly trudged back into their locker room at Lambeau Field on Sept. 28, their record said they were 0-4, having tasted yet another defeat in an agonizingly long six-month stretch.

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LAGNIAPPE:

FOX Sports Video - My Hometown: Sedrick Ellis - Part 2
Sedrick Ellis takes us around his hometown of Chino, CA.

Stock Watch: NFC South - NFC South Blog - ESPN
New Orleans’ defense. Yes, I put New Orleans’ defense in the "rising’’ category. This unit has taken tons of criticism all season and every bit of it has been deserved.

CBS to profile Drew Brees on 'Person to Person' | NOLA.com
CBS will profile New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Alicia Keys and Sean Penn on "Person to Person," a prime time special airing at 9 p.m. Nov. 23 on WWL-TV.

Brian de la Puente Named Morton’s The Steakhouse Community Player of the Week
Saints center spent time with members of the Touchdown Club

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VIDEO:

New Orleans Saints defensive back Jabari Greer joins 'Around the League' - NFL Videos
New Orleans Saints defensive back Jabari Greer joins "Around the League" to talk about the Saints' resurgence, the return of interim head coach Joe Vitt and the Saints' hopes for a playoff berth.