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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) scores a touchdown in front of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Frank Zombo (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Alex Smith leads Chiefs past mistake-prone Saints, 27-21

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) scores a touchdown in front of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Frank Zombo (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Saints’ Drew Brees comes up short again in road defeat

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2015, file photo, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The last time the Panthers visited the Superdome, they were 3-8-1 and Rivera was fielding questions about his job security. They won that game and haven't lost in the regular season since. The Saints are desperate to end that streak where it started. (AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File)

High-flying Saints ready to face ball-hawking Chiefs defense

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

$FILE - In this June 14, 2016, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (99) stretches during the NFL football team's minicamp in Metairie, La. Rankins is a first-round pick (12th overall), who was projected to be a starter until fracturing his fibula during training camp. Coach Sean Payton said Rankins is now healthy enough to return to practice this week. It remains to be seen when he will be ready to play. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)$

Saints top pick Rankins ‘felt good’ to be back at practice

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2015, file photo, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The last time the Panthers visited the Superdome, they were 3-8-1 and Rivera was fielding questions about his job security. They won that game and haven't lost in the regular season since. The Saints are desperate to end that streak where it started. (AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File)

Saints defense hoping extra work extends winning streak

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2015, file photo, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The last time the Panthers visited the Superdome, they were 3-8-1 and Rivera was fielding questions about his job security. They won that game and haven't lost in the regular season since. The Saints are desperate to end that streak where it started. (AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File)

Brees leads Saints past slumping Panthers, 41-38

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2015, file photo, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The last time the Panthers visited the Superdome, they were 3-8-1 and Rivera was fielding questions about his job security. They won that game and haven't lost in the regular season since. The Saints are desperate to end that streak where it started. (AP Photo/Weston Kenney, File)

Panthers, Saints enduring growing pains in pass coverage

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch against Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Atlanta. Jones scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Panthers QB Newton returns to practice, takes 1st-team reps

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans. Brees will play quarterback at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, for the first time since Dec. 31, 2005, when he walked off the field holding his right arm at a 90-degree angle because of a shoulder injury. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Brees, Saints stun Chargers in final minutes for 35-34 win

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans. Brees will play quarterback at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, for the first time since Dec. 31, 2005, when he walked off the field holding his right arm at a 90-degree angle because of a shoulder injury. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Brees returns to the Q for 1st time since ‘05 to face Bolts

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Drew Brees set to return to San Diego for the first time in 10 years

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch against Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints play the Falcons on Sunday, Jan. 3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Prolific Brees retains high hopes for 0-3 Saints

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch against Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints play the Falcons on Sunday, Jan. 3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons offense keeps building steam in 45-32 win vs. Saints

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch against Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints play the Falcons on Sunday, Jan. 3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Freeman, Coleman lift Falcons past Saints, 45-32

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 23, 2015, file photo, former NFL safety Darren Sharper, center, is flanked by his attorneys, Lisa Wayne, left, and Leonard Levine, right, in Los Angeles Superior Court. A federal judge rejected a plea deal Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, in the rape case against the former NFL star, saying the possible nine-year sentence doesn't reflect the seriousness of the alleged crimes. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, Pool, File) **FILE**

Judge to Darren Sharper: Can’t ignore the damage you inflicted

By Janet McConnaughey - Associated Press

This Sunday, April 10, 2016, photo provided by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shows Cardell Hayes. Police say Hayes has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith, who was shot and killed Saturday night. (Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office via AP)

Will Smith, ex-Saints player, killed in road rage; he was shot in back, torso, warrant says

By Janet McConnaughey - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints' Will Smith (91) warms up with teammates before a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Former Saints defensive end Will Smith shot to death after road rage incident

By Janet McConnaughey - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers running back Pierre Thomas (32) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Pierre Thomas: “I want to bring some leadership that I have” to Redskins

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) smiles while standing along the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. The Redskins defeated the New Orleans Saints 47-14. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Kirk Cousins throws four touchdown passes in Redskins’ rout of Saints

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins’ defense buckles down after early struggles against Saints

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times