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Fleur-de-Links, January 16: Saints HC Sean Payton’s brilliant playcalling led to win over Eagles

The best coach in Saints history did it again!

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NFL: NFC Divisional Playoff-Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Saints News:

The Eagles got the first pick, but Sean Payton got the last laugh – The Athletic
The Saints head coach called a masterful game against Philadelphia.

NFL playoffs: Sean Payton's approach gives New Orleans Saints an edge
Sean Payton isn't afraid to make a bold move. That gambling style has helped push the Saints to the verge of a return to the Super Bowl.

Want to watch Rams vs. Saints in the Superdome? Here’s how much it costs | nola.com
Hint: It might not be as pricey as you think.

Atlanta mayor says 'it was a joke' after Saints Super Bowl comment sparks outrage | Saints | theadvocate.com
Atlanta's mayor is pumping the brakes after a recent comment regarding the Super Bowl in her city sparked a firestorm among the Saints faithful.

Next up: New Orleans Saints vs. L.A. Rams, NFC Championship | NOLA.com
Everything you need to know about Sunday's NFC Championship Game matchup between the Saints and Rams

New Orleans leaders fire back after Atlanta mayor's Saints trash talk | News | theadvocate.com
Let's just say a couple of feisty New Orleans City Council members weren't willing to take the Atlanta mayor's snide remarks about the New Orleans Saints sitting down.

Saints vs. Rams first look: Scouting Los Angeles on offense, defense, special teams | Saints | theadvocate.com
Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints (NFC Championship)

Saints film room: Inside New Orleans' epic 22-snap, 11-minute drive that turned tide vs. Eagles | Saints | theadvocate.com
It might have been the longest drive in postseason history.

NFL News:

Bruce Arians Offers Obvious Explanation For Antonio Brown-Steelers Drama | NFL | NESN.com
Antonio Brown just isn't the same guy, according to Bruce Arians. Arians, who was Brown's offensive coordinator with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the wide receiver's rookie season, spoke with ESPN's Adam Schefter on the "Adam Schefter Podcast" and discussed the current turmoil in Pittsburgh...

Man beaten up by former NFL player who caught him masturbating...
A man accused of masturbating while looking through a girl's bedroom window in Wellington was beaten up by the girl's father and arrested, deputies said.

WATCH: Julian Edelman mic'd up for AFC Divisional Round
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Report: Broncos to hire Ed Donatell as defensive coordinator
Vic Fangio got his man.

Lamar Jackson wants to be the Tom Brady of Baltimore - NFL.com
On HBO's "Inside the NFL," Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson told Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis he wants to be the Tom Brady of Baltimore and win multiple Super Bowls.

Anthony Lynn on Chargers: 'No one will be complacent' - NFL.com
Following the Los Angeles Chargers' blowout loss to the New England Patriots, head coach Anthony Lynn said his team won't be complacent. Lynn said they'll be "looking for ways to get better."

Sean Lee: 'I'm leaning towards playing' in 2019 - NFL.com
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee says he's considering returning for the 2019 season. In a recent interview, Lee says he's leaning towards playing a 10th season.

Seahawks DE Frank Clark reveals 2 UCL tears in '18 - NFL.com
Seattle Seahawks pass rusher Frank Clark revealed the extent of his injury woes this season, but that didn't stop him from collecting a team-high 13 sacks in the final year of his rookie contract.

NFL announces Super Bowl LIII officiating crew - NFL.com
Referee John Parry will make his third Super Bowl appearance and lead the officiating crew for the big game on Feb. 3 at the Mercedes -Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Andrew Luck will replace Philip Rivers in Pro Bowl - NFL.com
Colts quarterback Andrew Luck's season has been elongated as he was named to his fourth Pro Bowl on Tuesday to replace Chargers signal-caller Philip Rivers.

Bruce Arians: Antonio Brown too much of a 'diva' - NFL.com
Newly hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians chimed in on the Antonio Brown saga in Pittsburgh, and recalled the days of being the Steelers OC during the star wideout's first two years in the NFL.

NFL mock draft 2019: Kyler Murray headed toward first-round pick?
It's still unclear whether Kyler Murray will pursue football or baseball, but the Heisman Trophy winner has made himself available for the NFL draft.

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