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Fleur-de-Links, January 7: Saints now know their opponent | Wild Card weekend wrap up

What did we learn from wildcard weekend? Saints now know who they’ll play

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Saints News:

Eagles News: Jason Peters says Philly’s rematch with Saints is “definitely not going to be the same outcome” - Bleeding Green Nation
Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 1/7/19.

Eagles come back to defeat Bears, will face Saints - NFL.com
The Eagles will travel to New Orleans to face the top-seeded Saints after scraping past the Bears in a 16-15 thriller at Soldier Field. Here's what we learned from Philadelphia's stirring comeback.

Saints fans share the love: 'I really think I bleed black and gold' | NOLA.com
From the first game at Tulane Stadium to now, we've had nothing but love for the Saints.

NFL Playoffs 2019: Eagles are still mad from Week 11 Saints loss and want revenge | ‘They ran up the score’ | nj.com
The Philadelphia Eagles were killed 48-7 by the New Orleans Saints in Week 11, but now they'll have a chance at revenge in a divisional playoff game in New Orleans on Sunday, January 13, 2019 (1/13/19). Eagles players like Jason Peters, Brandon Graham and Chris Long are ready to seek revenge.

On Eagles-Saints rematch, coach Doug Pederson: 'I think we’re a different football team now' | Saints | theadvocate.com
The last time the Philadelphia Eagles played the New Orleans Saints in Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the outcome was historic -- the worst loss by a reigning Super Bowl champion, a 41-6

Eagles vs. Saints: 6 things to know ahead of divisional round matchup | Saints | theadvocate.com
The Philadelphia Eagles are coming to New Orleans as the Saints' divisional round matchup.

Eagles playing with ‘house money’ heading into battle with New Orleans Saints | nj.com
The Eagles are feeling lucky following a 16-15 win over the Chicago Bears in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

NFL News:

Ravens, Chargers fans fight in stands during NFL playoff game | Fox News
A brutal fight occurred in the seats of M&T Bank Stadium during the Los Angeles Chargers close victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

With Patriots Up Next, Russell Okung Believes NFL Is Out To Get Chargers | New England Patriots | NESN.com
The No. 5 seed Los Angeles Chargers survived a late Lamar Jackson comeback bid Sunday to down the No. 4 seed Baltimore Ravens, 23-17, to set up a date with the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round.

2019 NFL draft: 3 impact players the Steelers could trade up to get
There are several rookies the Steelers should consider a trade up for.

Legend of Nick Foles grows as he becomes highest-rated NFL playoff passer ever in Eagles’ win over Bears | Marcus Hayes
Another game, another fourth-quarter, game winning drive. Where have we seen that before?

How The NFL Gained Back Viewers, But Lost Attendance
NFL TV viewership was up, but attendance was down for the 2018 regular season. Here's how it all happened.

NFL Power Rankings: B/R's Consensus Rank for Playoff Teams After Wild Card Round | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
It's been a good long while since the Wild Card Round had any relevance in the NFL playoffs. A team that played on the first weekend of the postseason hasn't made it to the Super Bowl since the 2012 Baltimore Ravens went from the AFC's No...

NFL wild-card overreactions and looming questions for next round
Can the Cowboys' D keep this up? Is Bill O'Brien on the hot seat? We have the biggest questions facing wild-card weekend's victors and vanquished.

Russell Wilson: Seahawks could have thrown more - NFL.com
The Seattle Seahawks ran into a brick wall in the form of the Dallas Cowboys defense on Saturday. Seahawks QB Russell Wilson admitted they could have thrown the ball more.

McVay expects Todd Gurley (knee) to return Tuesday - NFL.com
After spending two weeks without him, it appears as though the Rams will get Todd Gurley back this week. Rams coach Sean McVay said he anticipates Gurley will fully participate in Tuesday's practice.

Terrell Suggs: 'I would love to be a Raven for life' - NFL.com
Entering free agency, longtime Ravens defensive stalwart Terrell Suggs intends to keep on playing and would love to keep doing so in Baltimore.

Cody Parkey: Is Bears' missed kick among worst in NFL playoff history?
Cody Parkey's missed field goal in the Bears' wild-card loss to the Eagles ranks among the worst missed in NFL playoff history.

NFL DFS, Divisional Round: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily fantasy football picks and lineups - CBSSports.com
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2M in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice.

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