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Super Bowl XLIV: Manning’s quest for immortality

One more win – that’s all he needs. An Indianapolis Colts victory march next weekend versus the New Orleans Saints will place Peyton Manning at the threshold of immortality. There is no denying his excellence as a leader, a stellar passer and his jaw dropping efficiency during the regular season. But the post-season is where greatness is achieved. Joe...

Favre’s title run ends: Joy in Green Bay

That cheese is going down nicely this morning in Green Bay. The New Orleans Saints ousted Brett Favre – who spent a year in New York Jet green before landing where he always wanted to go – when his Minnesota Vikings lost in overtime 31-28. His last pass as a Packer, a crippling interception to Corey Webster in overtime, that propelled the New York Giants...

Game Grades: New Orleans Saints 45 – Oakland Raiders 7

QUARTERBACK: C - Again, JaMarcus Russell’s statistics don’t tell the entire story of what occurred during the game. He ended 12-of-18 for 153 yards, but he did not lead the team to any points and the offense was stagnant the entire first half. In the first half, the offense tallied only 60-yards of offense and three first downs. On the game’s first...

2nd Quarter Update: New Orleans Saints vs. Oakland Raiders

On 2nd and 3, the opening play of the 2nd quarter was a run by Lynell Hamilton for 3 yards. Drew Brees then continued to dissect the Raiders’ secondary with a quick slant to Marques Colston for 15-yards. Brees then hits Lance Moore after a great ball fake for a 5-yard touchdown. The 11-play for 78 yards drive gave the Saints a dominating 21-0 lead. The...

1st Quarter Update: New Orleans Saints vs. Oakland Raiders

The New Orleans Saints won the opening coin toss and elected to field their high-powered offense first. Sebastian Janikowski powers the football right thru the end zone. The Saints first play from scrimmage was an end around to Devery Henderson for 5-yards. Drew Brees on the next play connects with Jeremy Shockey for 21-yards, with Nnamdi Asomugha in...