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The schedule makers have treated the Saints like sinners. On the evening of October 17th, they’ll play their third game since October 7th. (Some, like me, will say that’s three games in 10 days. Others will insist it’s three games in 11 days. Seventeen minus seven continues to be 10.) The Saints are banged up, in various ways. Quarterback Derek …

Sean Payton made his return to the Superdome as the coach of the opposing team tonight. It wasn’t supposed to be that way, After Payton resigned from the Saints, there was a little-known (at the time) plan in place. Payton would become the coach of the Dolphins. And Tom Brady, who retired (for the first time) from the Buccaneers, would …

Javonte Williams (right) scored two of the Broncos’ three touchdowns in New Orleans [Getty Images] Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns as the Denver Broncos inflicted a fifth successive defeat on the New Orleans Saints. Wil Lutz also kicked four field goals as the Broncos claimed a 33-10 away win – their fourth victory in their past five games. It …

Jerod Mayo has the hardest job in the NFL – taking over from Bill Belichick [Getty Images] Rebuilding a team is never easy, but this is no ordinary rebuild facing the New England Patriots – as once the most dominant dynasty the NFL has ever seen is now having to be reconstructed from the ground up. Fans in New England …

When I first saw it, I moved on. Largely because I didn’t know what to make of it. But once I started hearing about it from executives with other teams, I decided to give it a closer look. Steelers safety DeShon Elliott posted a modified image of coach Mike Tomlin on Instagram earlier this week. The caption on the post …

Cardinals rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. practiced Thursday, getting in limited work, but remains in concussion protocol. It’s a step in the right direction for Harrison as he seeks to return Monday night against the Chargers. He wore a non-contact jersey during Thursday’s work. “Really encouraging,” Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said, via Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic. Harrison was …

Nike acquired the NFL’s uniform and apparel rights in 2012. The current deal runs through 2027. It might not be renewed. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal reports that Tuesday’s ownership meeting in Atlanta included a presentation regarding the contract held by Nike. Bidding on the next deal is already “open and active,” with “several” companies in the mix. Nike …

Offensive tackle Jake Long was the No. 1 overall selection by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images) Jake Long retired from the NFL after the 2016 season. Eight years later, he’s nearly unrecognizable from his playing days due to a surprising amount of weight loss. Long was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall …

Everybody wants to have a cool friend. No matter what it costs. For the NFL’s owners, the cost entailed allowing Tom Brady to buy a piece of the Raiders at a ridiculously low $3.5 billion valuation, according to Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal. The raw numbers suggest an even lower value. Per Fischer, Brady and his co-investor, Knighthead Capital …

Javonte Williams scored his second touchdown of the night, a 5-yard run with 5:53 remaining in the third quarter to give the Broncos a 26-3 lead on the Saints. The Broncos have scored on six consecutive possessions since punting on the opening drive. They led 16-3 at halftime. Williams has rushed for 81 yards on 12 carries and caught three …

Yahoo Sports fantasy contributor Sal Vetri shares his bold prediction for the Carolina Panthers running back this week. Video Transcript Yeah, my bold prediction is that the running back one on the week for week seven is going to be Panthers back, Chuba Hubbard. Now, this guy since week two is second in fantasy points behind only Derek Henry and …

Sean Payton returned to New Orleans, where he coached from 2006-21, and left with a blowout win. By the fourth quarter, the Caesars Superdome was empty, and those Saints fans who stayed were booing the home team. With rookies all over the field, it had the feel of a preseason game. Payton and the Broncos weren’t messing around, though, smelling …

The injuries are piling up on the Saints defense after the Saints offense began the game short-handed. The Saints have lost both starting cornerbacks during Thursday Night Football. Paulson Adebo was carted off the field with a vacuum splint on his right leg, and the Saints quickly ruled him out with what they call a knee injury. Kaylee Hartung, the …

Javonte Williams rushed two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10 on Thursday night. Bo Nix passed for 164 yards and ran for 75 yards for Denver (4-3), which dominated statistically. The Broncos outgained New Orleans 389 yards to 271 while sending the Saints (2-5) to …

Purdy fondly reflects on his first NFL snaps vs. Chiefs in 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Almost exactly two years ago in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season, Brock Purdy attempted his first pass as a 49ers quarterback facing the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium. It was a short-lived experience in mop-up …