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Saints News, 11/16/16: Michael Thomas Looks to Recover from Rough Outing

The best way to look at a player is how they deal with adversity. Saints' wide receiver has had a stellar rookie campaign, but after his reality check against the Broncos on Sunday fans and analysts alike have him pegged for a bounceback performance against the Panthers on Thursday.

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Saints News

Look for lots of points in Thursday nighter, Saints-Panthers
Pro Picks has been keeping company with the dregs of the NFL, and it's time that stopped

John DeShazier's key ingredients to a Saints victory presented by Papa John's
Winning third down will be crucial

Panthers' Kalil questionable vs. Saints | theScore.com

Drew Brees feels the best he has in years as he pursues milestones, wins

Judge in Will Smith shooting case to sequester jury
A judge says the jury hearing the murder case of former Saints player Will Smith will be sequestered during the upcoming trial, and that jury selection was moved to Dec. 5.

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NFL News

DeAndre Levy practices for first time in a long time | ProFootballTalk
The Lions head into Week 11 in first place in the NFC North and they've been able to get to this point with only the smallest of contributions from linebacker DeAndre Levy.

Quarterback Andy Dalton listed as limited for Bengals practice | ProFootballTalk
Working on a short week, the Bengals only had a walk-through today. But for whatever it's worth, quarterback Andy Dalton wasn't able to do all of it. Via Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, the Bengals quarterback was listed as limited Wednesday, with a right shoulder designation.

NFL players are using a new neuroscience headset to improve training | FOX Sports
Halo Neuoscience's new headset sends pulses to the motor cortex of the brain to improve athlete performance.

Albert Ruled Out Of Rams Game
Albert sustained a wrist injury in the second quarter of the 31-24 victory against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday but returned in the third quarter with a cast on his left hand.

Rex Ryan: "We Have to Make a Play or Two"
HC Rex Ryan talks about starters in the defensive backfield, Tyler Eifert, who's starting at center on Sunday, Tyrod's performance against Seattle and more