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New Orleans vs. Pittsburgh Recap: Saints Shock the World, Defeat Steelers 35-32

The Saints defense once again gave up a ton of points in the 4th quarter, but time ran out before the Steelers could overcome the total deficit. The Saints offense came alive in the second quarter after a sluggish start and avoided costly turnovers. The Falcons and Saints are tied atop the NFC South with 5-7 records with the Falcons owning the tiebreaker. Next up for the Saints is a home game against the Carolina Panthers.

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Saints get much needed road victory, defeat Steelers 35-32

Sean Payton supports New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, rips media reports as 'Sunday splash stories' - ESPN
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said his relationship with Rob Ryan is outstanding and said, I love what he's doing, as he squashed reports that the defensive coordinator's firing is inevitable because of a growing dislike between the two.

Payton disputes report of rift with Ryan | ProFootballTalk
After Sunday's win by the Saints at Pittsburgh -- the team's first there since 1987 -- coach Sean Payton addressed a Sunday morning report from CBS that Payton and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan "don't like each other," and that their relationship is "rapidly deteriorating.

Sean Payton refutes Jason La Canfora, Says no rift with Rob Ryan - Who Dat Dish - A New Orleans Saints Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Sean Payton refutes Jason LaCanfora Says no rift with Rob Ryan

Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints at best when expectations were lowest - ESPN
Sunday's victory was just another unpredictable performance in one of the most head-scratching seasons in franchise history.

Stock watch: Patrick Robinson, Kenny Stills up following win over Steelers | Black and Gold

New Orleans Saints finally resemble team worthy of being atop division: Larry Holder | NOLA.com
Saints play one of their more complete games to halt three-game losing streak

Perfectly unpredictable Saints pull off most improbable win of the season: | NOLA.com
Saints surprise Steelers with best all-around performance of season

Carolina Panthers to take seven-game winless streak to New Orleans next week against Saints | NOLA.com
The Panthers had two punts blocked and returned for touchdowns and lost Sunday at the Minnesota Vikings 31-13.

Gary Estwick: Saints' offense stun Steelers | New Orleans Saints | The Sun Herald
Somewhere near Heinz Field, Kenny Stills may still be running down the sideline.

NFC Playoff Picture: The New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints (5-7) earned a huge win today over the Steelers, but the bad news is the Atlanta Falcons won. It's the latest NFC Playoff Picture.

New Orleans Saints' Kenny Stills has career day vs. Steelers as mentor Lance Moore watches | NOLA.com
He had 162 yards and a touchdown

New Attitude, Offensive Weapons Revitalizing Saints' Season | Bleacher Report
New Orleans Saints news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more

Don't expect Ray Rice to land with New Orleans Saints - ESPN
Although the New Orleans Saints have reportedly expressed interest in Ray Rice, don't count on them pursuing him.

Rapid Reaction: New Orleans Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
NEW ORLEANS -- A few thoughts on the New Orleans Saints' 35-32 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field: What it means: It means the Sain

No catches for Jimmy Graham, no problem for Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Fantasy owners couldn't have been happy. But New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was perfectly content after he didn't catch a pass.

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The View From the Other Side

Steelers.com: What went right, wrong vs. Saints
The highs and lows of the Steelers' Week 13 game against the New Orleans Saints.

Report: Brett Keisel To Miss Remainder Of Season " CBS Pittsburgh
The Steelers 35-32 loss to the Saints will hurt the team in more ways than just the win-loss column.

Cool Brees blows away Steelers - Timesonline.com: Steelers/NFL
Drew Brees and the Saints offense lived up to their preseason hype Sunday by pummeling the Steelers defense into submission, winning 35-32 in Pittsburgh.

Cornerback Lewis is triumphant in return to Pittsburgh | TribLIVE

Game changers: Saints' big pick sets up score | TribLIVE

Saints' Brees flawlessly dissects Steelers' defense | TribLIVE

Steelers defense falters against Saints | TribLIVE

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Transcripts

Sean Payton on Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers
Postgame quotes from Coach Payton on Sunday, November 30, 2014

Quotes from New Orleans Saints players after the 35-32 win over the Steelers
Postgame quotes from Saints players on Sunday, November 30, 2014

Mike Tomlin, his players talk about the loss to the New Orleans Saints
Postgame quotes from Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and his players on Sunday, November 30, 2014

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Video

VIDEO: Sean Payton's postgame presser vs Steelers
Sean Payton recaps the New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers game on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Video by Alex Restrepo (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO: Drew Brees' postgame presser vs Steelers
Drew Brees recaps the New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers game on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Video by Alex Restrepo (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO: New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers highlights
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws for 257 yards and five touchdowns as the Saints upset the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-32 in Week 13 of NFL action.