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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

DALY: Among rookies, RG3’s in a class by himself

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (12) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kirk Cousins to back up RG3; Alfred Morris gets start in the backfield

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III didn’t look like a first-year player in Washington’s 40-32 upset at the New Orleans Saints on Sunday as he passed for 320 yards and two touchdowns. Griffin, the No. 2 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, also ran for 42 yards. (Associated Press)

RG3 leads Redskins upset over Saints, 40-32

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

RG3 leads Redskins to stunning 40-32 win over Saints in debut

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall reacts after sacking New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in the first half. Brees, last season’s most-accurate passer, completed just 46.2 percent of his attempts Sunday. It marked the Saints star’s worst completion percentage since throwing for 40.6 percent on Christmas Eve 2006.

Drew Brees wasn’t allowed into his comfort zone vs. Redskins

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) is tackled by New Orleans Saints strong safety Corey White (24) in the first half of an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pierre Garcon’s impact felt from the start

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III had plenty of reason to celebrate at he went 19 of 26 for 320 yards and two touchdowns in his NFL debut Sunday. (Associated Press)

RG3 performs admirably in opener

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III celebrates after taking a shot from New Orleans safety Malcolm Jenkins on an 88-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Pierre Garcon. The TD came on the first play from scrimmage after the Saints had taken a 7-3 lead. (Associated Press)

RG3’s breathtaking debut one for the record books

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Column: Spare the players in NFL bounty scheme

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Saints defensive end Will Smith (shown) and linebacker Jonathan Vilma are eligible to play versus the Redskins on Sunday after an appeals panel overturned the suspensions for the players involved in the bounty scandal. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

Appeals panel overturns suspensions for Saints’ bounty scandal players

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) carries during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Redskins to see how they match up with Saints’ high-powered offense

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

**FILE** New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton yells during the first half of the Saints' 45-28 wild-card playoff victory against the Detroit Lions in New Orleans on Jan. 7, 2012. (Associated Press)

Saints bounty scandal brought awareness to Redskins players, coaches

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan found the going rough against hulking New England tight end Rob Gronkowski last season at FedEx Field. Gronkowski rang up 160 yards and two touchdowns on six receptions. (Associated Press)

Ryan Kerrigan gauging clash with Jimmy Graham

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins defensive back Brandon Meriweather (31) is helped off the field after being injured in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Redskins’ Brandon Meriweather will be out 2-4 weeks with knee injury

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Saints adjust schedule because of tropical storm

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Saints adjust schedule because of storm

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Saints: Kromer will be interim coach first 6 games

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Questions abound as NFL preseason opens in earnest

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Linemen lead charge into Hall of Fame

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

NFL opposes expedited hearing for Vilma

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press