Saints top Colts to win Super Bowl XLIV

Posted By Matt Gentile On Sunday, February 7th 2010. Under Featured, NFL Tags: Dallas Clark, Drew Brees, Dwight Freeney, Garrett Hartley, Indianapolis Colts, jeremy shockey, Joseph Addai, Lance Moore, Matt Stover, Miami, New Orleans Saints, Peyton Manning, Pierre Thomas, Sean Payton, Super Bowl XLIV, Tracy Porter

Even though Mardi Gras is nine days away, the party in New Orleans starts now. Drew Brees tied an NFL record with 32 completions to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, giving the franchise its first Super Bowl championship. Brees' record tying completions went along ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 15th): Saints sign Deuce McCallister, Marion Barber still questionable, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 15th 2010. Under NFL Tags: 1998 NFL Draft, Anquan Boldin, Chicago, Deuce McAllister, Donovan McNabb, Early Doucet, Felix Jones, LaDainian Tomlinson, Lovie Smith, Marion Barber, Michael Vick, Mike Bell, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans, New Orleans Saints, New York, New York Giants, Philadelphia, Pierre Thomas, San Diego, St. Louis Rams, Steve Breaston

Saints Reportedly Sign Deuce McCallister New Orleans has reportedly agreed to terms with former running back, Deuce McCallister. McCallister isn't guaranteed to have a role for the playoffs, but with Pierre Thomas dealing with an injury and Mike Bell's play dropping off in the second half of the season, the Saints were ... Continue Reading

Winners and Losers: Matt Gentile’s Week Seven NFL Awards

Posted By Matt Gentile On Saturday, October 31st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Al Davis, Atlanta Falcons, Cedric Benson, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Darren Sharper, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Drew Brees, Frank Gore, Gregg Williams, Hines Ward, Houston Texans, JaMarcus Russell, Keyaron Fox, LeMarr Woodley, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Michael Crabtree, Mike Bell, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Pierre Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers, Reggie Bush, Sean Payton, Shonn Greene

Is this the year the New Orleans Saints get back to the post season? Well, they're undefeated through six games. So, it looks like they'll make it there. For the past two seasons, head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees have created one of the league's most dominant passing attacks. But the ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Game-Day Updates

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Sunday, October 18th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Calvin Johnson, Danny Woodhead, fantasy advice, injur updates, Matthew Stafford, nfl news, Percy Harvin, Pierre Thomas

(Get Megatron out of your line-up.) Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford Inactive Against Green Bay Stafford suffered a set-back in Wednesday's practice and may need surgery, while the Lions are playing it safe with Johnson's knee, as well. Both players will miss Sunday's action, but with an entire week off for the next ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 17th) Wes Welker off of injury report, Percy Harvin listed as questionable, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, October 17th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Chicago Bears, Chris Cooley, Clinton Portis, Josh Freeman, Josh Johnson, Mike Bell, Percy Harvin, Pierre Thomas, Reggie Bush, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins

(You can stop worrying about Wes Welker.) Washington's Chris Samuels Done For Year? Samuels is dealing with spinal stenosis, and The Washington Post is reporting that it's very possible his season could be over. And at age 32, this injury could even be career-threatening. The loss of Samuels for any amount of time ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 15th) Maurice Jones-Drew goes off, Correll Buckhalter back at practice, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, October 15th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Correll Buckhalter, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jon Gruden, Josh McDaniels, Knowshon Moreno, Maurice Jones-Drew, Mike Bell, Mike Shanahan, New Orleans Saints, Pierre Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Reggie Bush, Troy Polamalu, Washington Redskins, Willie Parker

(Has Willie Parker officially lost his job?) Willie Parker and Troy Polamalu Back to Full Practices This doesn't mean they'll play for sure this week, but it's a good sign. The Steelers are likely to stick with the hot hand and give Rashard Mendenhall the majority of the carries, while it wouldn't be ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football: Week Three Risers and Fallers

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, September 28th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Donovan McNabb, Frank Gore, Glen Coffee, Kevin Kolb, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Mike Bell, Pierre Garcon, Pierre Thomas, Terrell Owens, Vernon Davis

(Coffee will benefit from Gore's absence.) It took one carry to change Glen Coffee's fortunes, sending him from solid back-up to fantasy riser status. Read on for analysis on Coffee and other risers, as well as some players who are dropping in value, and are strong candidates to also be dropped from ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (September 26): LT Out, Derrick Ward to Start, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, September 26th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Carnell Williams, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Dwayne Bowe, Jamal Lewis, James Davis, Jerome Harrison, Joey Galloway, Julian Edelman, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, LaDainian Tomlinson, Lynell Hamilton, Mike Bell, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Pierre Thomas, Randy Moss, Reggie Bush, San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, Wes Welker

Derrick Ward to Start Over Carnell Wiliams This is awesome news for anyone who drafted Ward and was holding out hope that he'd start to get more carries. Congratulations, your wish has been granted. Williams, owners, yours has not. As expected, Cadillac's knee is acting up again, which doesn't bode well for ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (September 25): Pats’ Welker questionable, Tomlinson sidelined for Week 3, Browns RB Lewis doubtful vs. Ravens, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, September 25th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Carnell Williams, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Darren Sproles, Derrick Ward, Jacob Hester, Jamal Lewis, James Davis, Jerome Harrison, Julian Edelman, Lynell Hamilton, Mike Bell, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Philip Rivers, Pierre Thomas, Reggie Bush, San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, Wes Welker

Derrick Ward to Start Over Carnell Williams This is awesome news for anyone who drafted Ward and was holding out hope that he'd start to get more carries. Congratulations, your wish has been granted. Williams, owners, yours has not. As expected, Cadillac's knee is acting up again, which doesn't bode ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (September 18th) Gonzalez out until week 8, Kolb to start if McNabb can’t, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, September 18th 2009. Under Featured, NFL Tags: Anthony Gonzalez, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Darren Sproles, Donovan McNabb, Eric Mangini, Indianapolis Colts, Kevin Kolb, LaDainian Tomlinson, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, paul posluszny, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Thomas, San Diego Chargers

Colts' Anthony Gonzalez Eyeing Week Seven Return Whew. Peyton Manning and Gonzalez owners can breathe a collective sigh of relief. While it's great news that Gonzalez is officially coming back in 2009, losing him for the next six weeks hurts the Colts offense. Not to mention leaves a hole in your receiving corps. ... Continue Reading

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