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Our defense vs. their offense: Atlanta Falcons

Our defense vs. their offense: Atlanta Falcons

The 6-10 New Orleans Saints will travel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday for the final game of the 2025 NFL season as they take on the 7-9 Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta, currently on a three-game win streak, enters this weekend following a big 27-24 upset over the Los Angeles Rams. New Orleans defeated the Tennessee Titans in week 17 by a final score of 34-26, marking their fourth consecutive victory.

With just one week of regular-season games remaining, the Falcons currently have the 13th-ranked offense in the NFL. They are averaging over 340 yards while scoring nearly 21 points per game....

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Fleur-de-Links, January 2: Injuries continue to be an issue going into Week 18

Fleur-de-Links, January 2: Injuries continue to be an issue going into Week 18

Thursday’s Saints vs. Falcons injury report

The Saints’ long list of injuries continues to linger over Sunday’s game.

New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave expected to make full recovery after blood clot detected in lung

Very scary news for the Saints’ star WR.

Longtime Saints Star Wants To Play In 2026

One of the most critical players seems to be making his return.

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College Football Playoff: 2026 Sugar Bowl Open Thread

College Football Playoff: 2026 Sugar Bowl Open Thread

The #3 Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) face the #6 Ole Miss Rebels (12-1) in the CFP quarterfinals. The winner moves on to the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in the CFP semifinals on January 8th. Georgia will be looking to make amends for their lackluster performance in last year’s Sugar Bowl, while Ole Miss looks to keep the momentum from last week’s blowout of Tulane.

The Sugar Bowl, taking place in my, and many of your, birthplace of New Orleans, in the beloved Superdome, always makes this game a must watch for Saints fans. Along with the Fiesta, Orange, and Rose, the Sugar...

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Thursday’s Saints vs. Falcons injury report

Thursday’s Saints vs. Falcons injury report

The New Orleans Saints had a large list of absences in their Thursday practice ahead of their Week 18 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. 11 players didn’t practice for New Orleans, including wide receiver Chris Olave, who has already been ruled out after a blood clot was found in his lungs. It was caught early, and he is expected to be fine. Guard Cesar Ruiz made his return to practice and was a full participant.

The Falcons had eight players appear on their injury report. Key starters were limited, including tight end Kyle Pitts Sr, wide receiver Drake London, and...

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College Football Playoff: 2026 Rose Bowl Game Open Thread

College Football Playoff: 2026 Rose Bowl Game Open Thread

The #1 Indiana Hoosiers (13-0) face the #9 Alabama Crimson Tide (11-3) in the CFP quarterfinals. The winner moves on to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in the CFP semifinals on January 9th. This is the “Grandaddy of Them All” and should make for a great Rose Bowl Game.

I’ve always had a particular soft spot for the Rose Bowl, calling the area near the picturesque venue home. Few sights in sports are as consistently breathtaking as the sun setting behind the San Gabriel Mountains in the third quarter of the Rose Bowl Game. This matchup could be another classic.

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College Football Playoff: 2026 Orange Bowl Open Thread

College Football Playoff: 2026 Orange Bowl Open Thread

The #4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1) face the #5 Oregon Ducks (12-1) in the CFP quarterfinals. The winner moves on to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in the CFP semifinals on January 9th. This should be a great kickoff for the CFP quarterfinals this New Year’s Day!

2026 Capital One Orange Bowl

#5 Oregon Ducks vs #4 Texas Tech Red Raiders

Location: Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, Florida

Game Time: 9:00am PST / 11:00am CST / 12:00pm EST

Network: ESPN

Odds – Oregon -2.5, O/U 51.5

Enjoy the game and Happy New Year!

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NFL Super Bowl odds: Week 18

NFL Super Bowl odds: Week 18

The New Orleans Saints have won their fourth game in a row and are now in the amazing situation of playing the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 for the playoff life of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The NFC South is fun. So, let’s see how the Saints and their division rivals stack up against the teams with the top 10 Super Bowl odds headed into Week 18 of the season, courtesy of Fanduel Sportsbook:

T-32. New Orleans Saints: ELIMINATED (Last week’s odds: ELIMINATED) (Last week’s ranking: T-32)

1. Seattle Seahawks: +550 (+650) (2)

2. Los Angeles Rams: +600 (+470) (1)...

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State of the NFC South entering Week 18

State of the NFC South entering Week 18

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

For our first NFC South matchup of Week 18, we have the Buccaneers going up against the Panthers. Looking at this from the Buccaneers’ side, they need a win here to make the playoffs. It has been extremely close at the top of the division for weeks, but it all comes down to this week. QB Baker Mayfield has not been good enough recently, and they are losing games because of it. If there was ever a time for him to bounce back to his early-season success, it’s now.

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On the Panthers’ side,...

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Our offense vs. their defense: Atlanta Falcons

Our offense vs. their defense: Atlanta Falcons

The New Orleans Saints will ride a four-game winning streak into the final week of the NFL regular season with hopes of downing NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons on the road, ending their 2025 campaign on a high note. Last week, Atlanta pulled an upset over the Los Angeles Rams while the Saints picked up a statement victory over the Tennessee Titans.

New Orleans currently has the 23rd-ranked offense in the league, averaging 311.9 yards and just over 18 points per game with 22 giveaways on the year. Atlanta has forced 18 takeaways this season while allowing averages of 323.3...

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Fleur-de-Links, January 1: Is Cam Jordan’s heir apparent already on the team?

Fleur-de-Links, January 1: Is Cam Jordan’s heir apparent already on the team?

A look back at the history between the Saints and Falcons

One of the best rivalries in the NFL.

If this is it for Cameron Jordan, Chase Young is a worthy successor

The Saints’ smartest signings in years are paying off.

Saints Wednesday Injury Report: 2025 Week 18 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Seems like the list of injuries continues growing.

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College Football Playoff: 2026 Cotton Bowl Open Thread

College Football Playoff: 2026 Cotton Bowl Open Thread

The #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) face the #10 Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the CFP quarterfinals. The winner moves on to the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in the CFP semifinals on January 8th. Have a Happy New Year’s Eve!

2026 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

#10 Miami Hurricanes vs #2 Ohio State Buckeyes

Location: AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas

Game Time: 4:30am PST / 6:30pm CST / 7:30pm EST

Network: ESPN

Odds – Ohio State -9.5, O/U 40.5

Enjoy the game with the CSC family and join the thread below!

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Saints power ranking entering Week 18

Saints power ranking entering Week 18

NFL.com – 23 (+1)

“After sleeping through the first half offensively, the Saints turned on the afterburners in the comeback win — their fourth straight victory, putting a bow on what had been a tough season. Granted, it came against a beleaguered Titans defense, but what Tyler Shough has done has paved the way for him to be New Orleans’ 2026 starter. Shough completed 12 of 16 passes for 251 yards and two TDs after halftime, and he did so without relying on his scrambling as much as we had seen in recent games. He and Kellen Moore...

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