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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Postgame interview videos from Brees, Graham, Vaccaro, Jordan, Lofton & Meachem: <a href="http://t.co/oHNvtB3fL2">http://t.co/oHNvtB3fL2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AZvsNO&src=hash">#AZvsNO</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/382156088688128000">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="http://t.co/mmCTB1WXjS">http://t.co/mmCTB1WXjS</a> Column:Cam Jordan changes everything about the Defense, o-line issues, & NFC 3 WKS in <a href="http://t.co/fcuW4CZ7iu">http://t.co/fcuW4CZ7iu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a></p>— Ralph Malbrough (@SaintsForecast) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsForecast/statuses/382152307376267266">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> morning report: 3-0 Saints' next three opponents are all 3-0 as well: <a href="http://t.co/7pAfVofOPH">http://t.co/7pAfVofOPH</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/382155813206241280">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Drew Brees: ''We started fast, and finished strong'' <a href="http://t.co/nD12PxoPYa">http://t.co/nD12PxoPYa</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/382155447983411200">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Only one Saints team has ever allowed fewer points through 3 games. 1992 (28)</p>— Angry Who Dat (@angrywhodat) <a href="https://twitter.com/angrywhodat/statuses/382153512764715009">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>They're also on pace to allow the same number of points as the 1992 defense (202), best in team history</p>— Angry Who Dat (@angrywhodat) <a href="https://twitter.com/angrywhodat/statuses/382154454482444288">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints fans excited to be 3-0 <a href="http://t.co/j9D0Jyehlc">http://t.co/j9D0Jyehlc</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/382148192470835200">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I'm sad that we don't get to see a Gregg Williams powerpoint on Rashad Johnson's finger</p>— Angry Who Dat (@angrywhodat) <a href="https://twitter.com/angrywhodat/statuses/382145593528705025">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bobby Hebert on Saints-Cards: ''What more can you ask for?'' <a href="http://t.co/GIHusqrEMD">http://t.co/GIHusqrEMD</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/382142964979740672">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Cardinals S Rashad Johnson unsure when he lost top portion of his finger. Thinks it was on a punt return, but needs to watch film.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/382136459811360768">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>W/ Mon. night game to go, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> have No. 5 total D, including No. 5 passing D. No. 5 in points allowed per game, too.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/382134941238063104">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Spagnuolo = Rashad Johnson's finger RT <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackenedOut">@BlackenedOut</a>: Just how bad was Spaagnuolo?</p>— ok awesome (@ok__awesome) <a href="https://twitter.com/ok__awesome/statuses/382128236001382400">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Cards safety Rashad Johnson won't be giving the Bud Adams salute anytime soon <a href="http://t.co/4LgrZ4xs7K">http://t.co/4LgrZ4xs7K</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/382116618945298434">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Combined record for the next three <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> opponents: 9-0 (vs. Miami, at Chicago, at New England)</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/381983202622984192">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So my daughter is laying here under me and just out the blue she says... I can't believe you lost to the Browns Daddy! Smh</p>— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdrianPeterson/statuses/381997021688639488">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So...do I root for the Pats in order for the Falcons to fall further behind, or do I root for ATL to stop Brady's TD march? I know: NE, 3-0!</p>— Held Over (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/statuses/381974465841623040">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jimmy Graham through Week 3: 23 receptions 358 yards (15.6 avg.) 4 TDs <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/381970757443534848">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>At some point we've got to stop asking if <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> D is for real. Doesn't get much more real than 3-0: <a href="http://t.co/5KLEiCJnpE">http://t.co/5KLEiCJnpE</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/381963486198132738">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Reason for Saints defensive turnaround this year: Total buy-in. You can see it on field & on sideline. Not so much last year.</p>— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/statuses/381878649252634624">September 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Player tweets
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Great win yesterday good step towards wat we trying to accomplish defensive came through with another good performance offense was on fire</p>— Tyrunn Walker (@twalker337) <a href="https://twitter.com/twalker337/statuses/382125015077879808">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I'm up!!! Pullin up to the facility!!! Couldn sleep much had a great time Hangin wit my bro and pops and my Cuzzo <a href="https://twitter.com/May_Deuce">@May_Deuce</a> moms yesterday</p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/382118570248777728">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Couldn sleep much gotta grind then!!!</p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/382118714486685697">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Can't go back to sleep up and at em</p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/382111650100150272">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Play like your in 1st, but train like your in last! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WorkHard&src=hash">#WorkHard</a></p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/382131297524531201">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Game Day Shoes! Camo & Gold! <a href="http://t.co/zfZGKPIzCV">http://t.co/zfZGKPIzCV</a></p>— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/381998955112198144">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It was another great team win today! Yet another step closer to our goal. Thank you to the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodatnation&src=hash">#whodatnation</a> for y'all's continuous support!</p>— Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/statuses/381977943217418240">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Another great win! I love how this team is playing and growing each game. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23blessed&src=hash">#blessed</a></p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/statuses/381966677212004352">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Baylen and Bowen before the national anthem in the Dome today. Makes Daddy proud! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NolaLife&src=hash">#NolaLife</a> <a href="http://t.co/ZRDzeFfkLT">http://t.co/ZRDzeFfkLT</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/381951434155393024">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>2nd best part of Sundays <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BreakingBad&src=hash">#BreakingBad</a></p>— Isa Abdul-Quddus (@iamisa1) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamisa1/statuses/381946180222988289">September 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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This week in WTF? Ouch!
Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson loses top of finger during Saints game | Audibles - SI.com
Johnson had surgery on his finger (it was actually his left middle finger) on Sunday, and the bone was exposed, so infection is a factor. He lost the finger at the first knuckle, and doctors shaved it down. Somers said that it’s believed Johnson lost the tip during a Darren Sproles punt return, though ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Johnson will have to go back and watch film to see what happened.
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Saints defeat Cardinals 31-7
Forecast: If offense catches up with defense Saints could be special | wwltv.com New Orleans
Suddenly three weeks in to the 2013 season the New Orleans Saints are sitting very pretty.
Suffocating defense, Brees guide Saints to dominating 31-7 win | wwltv.com New Orleans
Sometime between diving over the goal line and heading back to the sideline early in the fourth quarter after dashing in from seven yards out, Drew Brees entertained the thought of dunking the football over the goal post.
Youth movement on defensive line biggest difference for Saints | wwltv.com New Orleans
For more than three weeks, Cameron Jordan told anyone who would listen that New Orleans’ youth on the defensive line was a strength, not a weakness.
Quick Takes: Saints dominate Cardinals for 3-0 start
The Saints defense started out in shaky fashion, allowing the Cardinals to drive 80 yards in 11 plays to take a 7-0 lead on a three yard touchdown by Alfonso Smith. It looked like the New Orleans defense might be in trouble. Not quite!
Saints shut down Cardinals with complete performance
Drew Brees tossed three touchdown passes and ran for a score as the New Orleans Saints scored 31 unanswered points and cruised past the Arizona Cardinals, 31-7.
5 Things We Learned From Saints/Cardinals game - Who Dat Dish
The New Orleans Saints are back to their old ways as they piled on 31 points to beat the Arizona Cardinals. Here are 5 things we learned from the game.
New Orleans Saints dominate Arizona Cardinals 31-7, improve to 3-0
Team is off to best start since 2009 season
John DeShazier: New Orleans Saints defense first among equals against Cardinals
Defense holds Arizona to one TD, forces two turnovers
New Orleans Saints Sunday recap
Taking a look at all of our gameday coverage
New Orleans Saints forge new identity during 3-0 start | NOLA.com
Saints winning with New Dats
Saints cure red-zone struggles against Cardinals | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
As a long-time college and NFL assistant coach whose background is on the offensive side of the ball, Bruce Arians knew the chances of the …
Hamstring injury ends Evans’ streak of 122 straight starts | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
New Orleans Saints’ All-Pro guard Jahri Evans had a streak of 122 consecutive starts snapped Sunday because of a hamstring injury he suffer…
Saints-Cardinals Thumbs up, thumbs down | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Thumbs up n OPENING DRIVE: Down 7-0, the Saints had one of their best drives of the season when they drove 80 yards on eight plays for a …
Saints-Cardinals Three and out | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
1 What we learned The 2012 season? What 2012 season? The Saints may not be the NFL’s most complete team, but they are proving week by w…
No running game is no problem in Saints’ win over Cardinals | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
When Drew Brees is your quarterback, Jimmy Graham is your tight end and your defense is getting sacks, forcing punts and picking off passes…
Glenn Foster, Tyrunn Walker step forward for Saints defensive line | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Glenn Foster didn’t know if he was violating some kind of rookie protocol. And he really didn’t care. After the Arizona Cardinals called a …
Rabalais: We’re seeing flashes of that Super Saints team | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
In the bottom of his locker, New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis stashed away the football he intercepted late in Sunday’s game agai…
Big game is little comfort for Arizona's Tyrann Mathieu | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Arizona Cardinals rookie safety Tyrann Mathieu played the game of his young NFL career Sunday, but it mattered little against his hometown …
Cards learn all about Saints’ pass rush - Arizona Cardinals Blog - ESPN
NEW ORLEANS -- The cover of the New Orleans Saints’ game day magazine featured a photo of defensive end Cameron Jordan with the headline: &ldquo
NFL Week 3 Winners and Losers – If the Saints’ defense is really this good, look out NFC - Yahoo Sports
A winning team on Sunday allowed just 247 yards (and only 161 passing), gave up seven points and looked very strong on defense. Yep, it was the New Orleans Saints.
NFL Week 3 Sunday Studs and Duds - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN
5. Defense, New Orleans Saints: Rob Ryan's overhaul of this group continues to impress. No one has scored more than 17 points against the Saints this season, matching the number produced by their 2012 defense over 16 games. Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals managed just one score and 247 total yards in the Saints' 31-7 victory. One of the most encouraging factors has been the play of rookie safety Kenny Vacarro, who broke up a potential game-deciding touchdown in Week 1 and had a fourth-quarter interception Sunday.
Saints morning report: Murderers' row? - NFC South Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints are one of just six teams to start the year a perfect 3-0 (with Denver at 2-0 heading into Monday night's game). But the Saints...
Arizona Cardinals' Tyrann Mathieu has mixed homecoming in loss to New Orleans Saints | NOLA.com
Tyrann Mathieu recorded his first career interception and had 10 tackles during the Arizona Cardinals 31-7 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans Saints Lance Moore suffered wrist injury
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) during organized team activities at the Saints training facility. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA
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Transcripts
Sean Payton: "It was a good, hard fought win and I'm proud of our guys"
Quotes from Sean Payton's post-game press conference after beating the Arizona Cardinals
Quotes from Drew Brees and players postgame press conferences
Drew Brees, Cameron Jordan, Jimmy Graham, Robert Meachem and Curtis Lofton addressed the media after the win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 22
Arizona Cardinals Coach Bruce Arians discusses loss to New Orleans Saints
Quotes from Bruce Arians post-game press conference on Sunday, September 22
Arizona Cardinals players talk about loss to New Orleans Saints
Saints won 31-7 Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Superdome
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Saints speculation
Report: Mark Ingram could seek trade from Saints
NFL insider Jason LaCanfora speculates Ingram's lack of production and opportunity in New Orleans could lead him to seek a change of scenery before the Week 8 trade deadline.
Sean Payton says Mark Ingram isn’t looking for a trade | ProFootballTalk
Saints coach Sean Payton was asked about the report after Sunday’s win and Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Payton was vehement about Ingram’s desire to stick around. He called the report “completely false” and said it had “zero credibility” while Ingram has refused requests from the paper for interviews for more than a week.
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Other Saints news
New Orleans Saints Brian de la Puente named Morton’s The Steakhouse Community Player of the Week
Center Brian de la Puente named Morton’s The Steakhouse Community Player of the Week during the Arizona Cardinals game
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton thrills fans in Old Metairie | NOLA.com
Heavy rain and some minor street flooding could not deter Saints fans from coming out to meet New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton at his recent appearance at Aucoin Hart Jewelers in Old Metairie.
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NFC South news
NFL Recap - Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins - Sep 22, 2013 - CBSSports.com Game Recap
Ryan Tannehill lobbed a 1-yard touchdown pass to rookie tight end Dion Sims with 38 seconds left Sunday, and the unbeaten Miami Dolphins rallied past the Atlanta Falcons 27-23.
Questions? None for Carolina Panthers after 38-0 rout | CharlotteObserver.com
A day that started with questions about Carolina coach Ron Rivera’s job security ended with a resounding victory that sent the Panthers into the bye week with a jolt of momentum.
Bucs’ Schiano back in Tampa after reported family emergency
Might be time for Bucs to pull plug on Freeman | Tampa Bay Times
FOXBOROUGH, Mass.By the time the Bucs got around to their most exciting play of the day, most of the crowd had gone home. It was late in the game, and only those fans who wanted to pick at the Bucs' corpse remained.
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Around the League
The Miami Dolphins have the NFL’s most impressive start | For The Win
See which other four teams join them on the list.
NFL morning after: The Giants are terrible | ProFootballTalk
I don't know if the Giants are the worst team in the NFL. They're probably not. Jacksonville is probably worse. And maybe 0-3 Washington or 0-3 Minnesota or 0-3 Tampa Bay or 0-3 Pittsburgh are just as bad.
NFL resumes quiet push for 18-game schedule | ProFootballTalk
For most teams, it's three games down and 13 to go. If the NFL eventually gets its way, each team would still have 15 regular-season contests remaining. Per a league source, the NFL quietly has resumed its push to persuade the NFLPA to expand the regular-season to 18 games.
Fins, fans are back with fast start to '13 - Miami Dolphins Blog - ESPN
MIAMI -- A postgame stroll through the concourse of Sun Life Stadium revealed emotion unseen from Miami Dolphins fans in years. There were deafening
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Video
VIDEO Sean Payton: "really good afternoon for us"
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 22, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals Highlights
Drew Brees looks as elite as ever as he passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns with one more on the ground as he leads the New Orleans Saints to a 31-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3.
VIDEO New Orleans Saints Game Wrap: September 22
New Orleans Saints Senior writer John DeShazier and Sean Kelly recap the New Orleans Saints' 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO Drew Brees pleased with Saints fourth quarter play
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 22, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO Jimmy Graham: I wish Drew would have dunked
New Orleans Saints TE Jimmy Graham speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 22, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO Cameron Jordan: "we have to keep rolling"
New Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 22, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO Robert Meachem: "it felt so good to score"
New Orleans Saints WR Robert Meachem speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 22, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO Kenny Vaccaro talks about first career INT
New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 22, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO Curtis Lofton: "feels great to be 3-0"
New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 22, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO New Orleans Saints postgame preser highlights
Sean Payton and New Orleans Saints players speak with reporters after the New Orleans Saints 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 22, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)