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11/7/16: Saints' Fans Take Over Santa Clara

The Saints don't have the biggest market, but they certainly travel well. The Saints took notice of the preponderance of Saints' fans in Santa Clara, and they helped drive the Saints to a big 41-23 win over the 49ers to move the Saints into second in the NFC South behind the Falcons. The Saints also overtook the Falcons for total offense.

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Saints News

That clever Chip Kelly saved four points in an 18-point loss | ProFootballTalk
The 49ers made one of the smartest defensive plays of the season yesterday. Of course, if they were a little less clever, they might not have lost by 18. Via Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com, the 49ers did a very aware and heady thing yesterday, which might have saved them some points.

Snap Counts: Using three safeties has become the "base" defense for New Orleans Saints | Saints | theadvocate.com
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – For years now, the rise of the passing game and the influence of the spread offense have limited the snaps an NFL team takes in its

Saints snap counts: Sheldon Rankins plays 63 percent of debut | NOLA.com

Saints’ Delvin Breaux, Sheldon Rankins shake off the rust - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN
With top cornerback Delvin Breaux and 2016 top pick Sheldon Rankins returning from injury to bolster the defense, the Saints are looking up.

Tempering expectations: The Saints haven't made the playoffs yet | FOX Sports
The Saints are 4-4, and fans can finally smile about their team. But don’t get carried away. They haven’t made the playoffs yet, and recent history suggests that the Saints are headed for another letdown.Sports fans have a tendency to react melodramatically. Lose a game, the sky is fal...

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NFL News

Chris Boswell nailed a rabano kick during college days - NFL.com

THE DAILY DRIVE: In the fourth quarter to win or tie, Prater remains perfect

Jets QB uncertainty continues with Ryan Fitzpatrick injury | NFL | Sporting News

Eagles' Doug Pederson defends poor coaching job in loss to Giants | lehighvalleylive.com

Bengals bring back DE Gilberry to help struggling defense
The Bengals re-signed defensive end Wallace Gilberry on Monday, their first move to fix a defense that has slipped badly this season