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Saints News, 10/17/16: Brandin Cooks Becomes First Player in NFL History to Catch Two TDs of 85+ in a Season

Brandin Cooks got to put his "threat" to the NFL to the test early Sunday. The bow & arrow toting receiver caught an 85 yard TD pass in the first quarter of Sunday's game, and become the first receiver in NFL history to catch two passes of 85+ yards in a season.

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Saints News

Saints Twitter goes "Loco" after the heart pounding win against Carolina | FOX Sports
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 41-38 in one of the most craziest games in the dome in a long time. Twitter was simply on fire during and after the game. Here are some of the tweets that came out on the Tweetosphere from the celebratory to the creative. Tweeters were out in full fo...

Saints pass rush starting to pile up hits on opposing quarterbacks | Saints | theadvocate.com
New Orleans is starting to make life a lot more difficult for opposing quarterbacks, even though the pressure hasn't made a big impact on the Saints' overall defensive numbers yet.

Week 6: Drew Brees highlights
Drew Brees was an unstoppable force as he threw for 465 yards and 4 TDs to lead the New Orleans Saints to victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 6.

Saints K Wil Lutz gets 'random' drug test after 52-yard game-winner - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN

A day after making a game-winning 52-yard kick, Wil Lutz was asked to do a drug test and the rookie couldn't resist pointing out the curious timing.

John DeShazier: Takeaways from Coach Sean Payton's Monday press conference

Pass rush had its moments vs. Carolina

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NFL News

Best DB of Week 6 | Ike's Corner - NFL Videos

Former NFL cornerback Ike Taylor reveals his best performance from a defensive back in Week 6.

Someone thinks Miami Dolphins’ Jay Ajayi gaining 204 is a gas, gas, gas | The Daily Dolphin

Jay Ajayi carried 25 times for 204 yards against the Steelers, but apparently he has something left in the tank. Ajayi arrived at his locker Monday to find a gas can hanging in it. Call it a high-octane, Bill Parcells-like motivational challenge by an unknown person.

Dolphins: Committing to run, O-line’s health a potential turning point | The Daily Dolphin

The Miami Dolphins are 2-4, but after a dominant victory Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, that record looks a lot better than it normally would. The Dolphins entered Sunday’s contest with very few experts or fans giving them a chance to keep the game competitive, much less win.

Mark Davis on Las Vegas: 'Now we just need to take it to the finish line' - NFL Videos

Raiders owner Mark Davis speaks with NFL Network's Omar Ruiz.

Josh Doctson Will Rest For Now, But Injured Reserve A Possibility

Dealing with a "unique injury," the Redskins will have Josh Doctson receive another opinion on his Achilles from doctors until they make a decision about the rest of his rookie season.