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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Drew Brees, defensive stand help Saints survive Panthers

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor looks for a receiver in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

The Latest: Brees, Saints hold off Panthers 31-26

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) signals his first down in the middle of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Carolina has three times run for more than 200 yards in a game this season, and that bodes well for the playoffs where the ground game is magnified. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Panthers hoping playoff experience pays off in postseason

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles (9) throws a pass over Dallas Cowboys' DeMarcus Lawrence (90) during the first half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. The Eagles earned the top seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time since 2004. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File) **FILE**

NFC playoff teams fight to end championship droughts

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara (41) takes the kickoff from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 106-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Winston throws late TD pass, Buccaneers beat Saints 31-24

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - This Dec. 24, 2017 file photo shows New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passing in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans. Brees is on the verge of reclaiming an NFL record this week, just weeks before his 39th birthday. Brees enters New Orleans’ season finale at Tampa Bay with a completion percentage of 71.9. If that holds, he’ll break the single-season record of 71.7 percent set by Minnesota’s Sam Bradford last season. Brees says improvements to the running game and defense have produced less risky game plans featuring higher-percentage throws. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, file)

For Saints QB Brees, less has been more to record effect

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2016 file photo, New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Michael Mauti (56) works with linebacker Jeff Schoetter (51) in a drill during the NFL football teams training camp in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Mauti became so fearful of food in recent years that even the thought of a holiday dinner gave him high anxiety. It took career-threatening surgeries and the removal of his large intestine to treat his case of ulcerative colitis. But Mauti has made an unlikely return to the field with in a years’ time. Now he’s helping the Saints’ push for the playoffs and also trying to help others in all walks of life who’ve struggled with diseases similar to his.(AP Photo/Chris Tilley)

Saints’ Mauti lost large intestine, then saved NFL career

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014 file photo, New Orleans Saints strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (32) celebrates making an interception of a pass to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) in the second quarter of the NFL game in Pittsburgh. The New Orleans Saints have placed Kenny Vaccaro on injured reserve, ending the starting safety's season. Vaccaro, whose status appeared on the NFL's official transactions report on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, has been in and out of the lineup with groin injuries since a Week 9 victory over Tampa Bay on Nov. 5. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Saints place safety Kenny Vaccaro on injured reserve

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Dontari Poe, bottom, and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) sack New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Drew Brees goes for the win, and winds up losing the game

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is hit by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) and New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Manti Te'o (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Falcons’ Deion Jones saves his best for the Saints

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) hits New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

New Orleans’ Kamara ruled out with concussion

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, file photo, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) leaps over Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. When the first-place New Orleans Saints face the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night in an NFC South matchup with serious playoff ramifications, the spotlight will be on the guys in the backfield. ( (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

All eyes on the running backs in Saints-Falcons showdown

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Members of the Detroit Lions lock arms during a rendition of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The Latest: Wilson leads Seahawks past Eagles 24-10

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers returner Kaelin Clay (12) fumbles a punt which the New Orleans Saints recovered in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Special teams gaffes hurt Carolina in 31-21 loss to Saints

By BRADLEY HANDWERGER - Associated Press

NFL suspends Panthers DE Johnson 4 games under drug policy

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. The chance to play in elite passing offense featuring quarterback Drew Brees was one factor that brought receiver Ted Ginn Jr. to the Saints. An opportunity to make the Carolina Panthers pay for letting him walk in free agency was another. The Saints play the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)

Saints’ Ginn relishes high-stakes showdown with Panthers

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, top jumps over Los Angeles Rams cornerback Kayvon Webster during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Saints enjoying good Kamara since drafting ex-Vols backup

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds is tackled by New Orleans Saints cornerback De'Vante Harris during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rams are for real: Goff’s crew aces test, beats Saints 26-20

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Saints visit Rams in surprising showdown of division leaders

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press