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On this day 2 years ago - Jan 24, 2010

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:19:10 +0000

The Saints won the NFC Championship by defeating the Vikings 31-28. Drew Brees had 197 total yards and 3 touchdowns.That was the 3rd playoff win in franchise history for the Saints. They have won two playoff games since then.

Playoff wins
Points	Date	Opp	Result
NFC Wild Card Round	Dec 30, 2000	STL	W 31-28
NFC Divisional Round	Jan 16, 2010	ARI	W 45-14
NFC Championship	Jan 24, 2010	MIN	W 31-28
	Feb 07, 2010	IND	W 31-17
NFC Wild Card Round	Jan 07, 2012	DET	W 45-28

Saints Outshot by 49ers, 36-32, Knocked out of Playoffs

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Drew Brees passed for multiple touchdowns but could not avoid a loss for the Saints against the 49ers, 36-32 in San Francisco. With the loss, New Orleans is eliminated from the playoffs.

Brees had an outstanding game, scoring four touchdowns on 40 of 63 passing for 462 yards and two picks. Alex Smith gave the 49ers a big boost, and ended up going 24 of 42 with 299 yards through the air, four touchdowns (3 pass, 1 rush) and one fumble.

Darren Sproles was a standout player for the Saints, rushing for three yards on three attempts in addition to 15 receptions for 119 yards and a score with one fumble. In the fourth quarter, he broke free for a 44-yard score. Jimmy Graham was a top performer, snagging five balls for 103 yards with two scores.

The New Orleans defense allowed 143 yards rushing and 264 passing. They tormented Smith with four sacks.

49ers tight end Vernon Davis had a big game, putting up 180 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Running back Frank Gore also had a good game with 89 rushing yards and 38 receiving.

Saints Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	100	D. Brees	40	63	435	4	2

49ers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	100	A. Smith	24	42	264	3	0

Saints Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
D+	69	C. Ivory	RB	9	23	2.6	0
-	-	P. Thomas	RB	1	6	6.0	0
A+	100	D. Brees	QB	1	5	5.0	0

49ers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	F. Gore	RB	13	89	6.8	0
A+	100	A. Smith	QB	1	28	28.0	1
C	73	K. Hunter	RB	6	23	3.8	0

Saints Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	M. Colston	WR	9	136	15.1	1
A	96	D. Sproles	RB	15	119	7.9	1
A+	100	J. Graham	TE	5	103	20.6	2

49ers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	V. Davis	TE	7	180	25.7	2
A+	100	F. Gore	RB	7	38	5.4	0
C	76	M. Crabtree	WR	4	25	6.3	1

Safety Roman Harper Probable to Play NFC Divisional Round Against 49ers

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

New Orleans should have safety Roman Harper, who is listed as probable to play against the 49ers on the road this week despite an ankle injury.

Out

Tight End John Gilmore, Toe
Center Olin Kreutz, Other Excused
Wide Receiver Lance Moore, Hamstring

Questionable

Linebacker Jonathan Casillas, Knee

Probable

Linebacker Jonathan Vilma, Knee
Safety Roman Harper, Ankle
Wide Receiver Robert Meachem, Knee

Injured Reserve

Kicker Garrett Hartley, Hip
Offensive Tackle Charles Brown, Hip
Linebacker Will Herring, Hamstring
Running Back Patrick Cobbs, Undisclosed
Running Back Mark Ingram, Toe
Joe Morgan, Knee

Stat of the Day: Player with the most interceptions in a game

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:19:09 +0000

Since 1967, the most interceptions in a game by a Saints player is 3, most recently by Sammy Knight against the Bills on Sep 09, 2001.

Top 5 Def Ints
Ints	Name	Date	Opp
3	Sammy Knight	Sep 09, 2001	BUF
3	Gene Atkins	Dec 22, 1991	PhxCards
3	Reggie Sutton	Oct 18, 1987	CHI
3	Dave Waymer	Oct 06, 1985	PHI
3	Tom Myers	Sep 03, 1978	MIN

New Orleans Saints (13-3) Meet San Francisco 49ers (13-3) in NFC Divisional Round

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:09:09 +0000

The New Orleans Saints can advance to the NFC Conference Championship Game when they go on the road to face off against the San Francisco 49ers. The game starts at 4:30 PM ET on Saturday and can be seen on FOX.

The Saints are coming off a 45-28 victory over the Lions. Drew Brees had 466 yards passing, completing 33 of 43 attempts with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Jabari Greer also contributed, registering seven tackles and two interceptions. The 49ers are fresh off a bye week. In the final week of the regular season they defeated the Rams, 34-27. Tarell Brown recorded one tackle and two interceptions. Another solid outing came from Michael Crabtree, who caught eight passes for 86 yards and two scores.

The 49ers might struggle against the New Orleans passing attack that averages an NFL leading 344.1 yards per game.

Saints Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	100+	D. Brees	468	657	5,476	46	14

49ers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
C+	79.8	A. Smith	273	445	3,144	17	5

Saints Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	88.2	D. Sproles	RB	87	603	6.9	2
B-	80.0	P. Thomas	RB	110	562	5.1	5
C	74.3	M. Ingram	RB	122	474	3.9	5

49ers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	83.5	F. Gore	RB	282	1,211	4.3	8
C-	71.4	K. Hunter	RB	112	473	4.2	2
C+	79.8	A. Smith	QB	52	179	3.4	2

Saints Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100+	J. Graham	TE	99	1,310	13.2	11
A	95.4	M. Colston	WR	80	1,143	14.3	8
B+	88.2	D. Sproles	RB	86	710	8.3	7

49ers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	87.3	M. Crabtree	WR	72	874	12.1	4
A-	91.0	V. Davis	TE	67	792	11.8	6
C	75.3	K. Williams	WR	20	241	12.1	3

Saints Defeat Lions, 45-28, Reach NFC Divisional Round

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Drew Brees had a big night passing, leading the way to a solid victory for the Saints over the Lions, 45-28 at home. With the victory, New Orleans advances to the NFC Divisional Round.

An outstanding game for Brees was topped off with 33 completions out of 43 attempts for 466 yards passing, three touchdowns and one fumble. Matthew Stafford kept the Lions in the game, going 28 of 43 with 380 yards passing, four touchdowns (3 pass, 1 rush) and two picks.

Pierre Thomas was a focal point for the Saints, running at will on the Lions for 66 yards on eight carries with a touchdown in addition to six receptions for 55 yards. Jimmy Graham was a highlight, pulling in seven passes for 55 yards with a touchdown.

The New Orleans defense did not do a good job defending the pass, but managed to slow down the run game, allowing 32 yards rushing and 380 passing.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson had a productive game with 211 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Lions Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	100	M. Stafford	28	43	380	3	2

Saints Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	100	D. Brees	33	43	459	3	0

Lions Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
C	73	K. Smith	RB	6	21	3.5	0
C	74	T. Young	WR	1	8	8.0	0
C	77	N. Burleson	WR	1	2	2.0	0

Saints Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	98	P. Thomas	RB	8	66	8.3	1
A	97	D. Sproles	RB	10	51	5.1	2
C	72	C. Ivory	RB	13	47	3.6	0

Lions Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	C. Johnson	WR	12	211	17.6	2
C	77	N. Burleson	WR	4	50	12.5	0
B-	81	B. Pettigrew	TE	4	49	12.3	0

Saints Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	90	M. Colston	WR	7	120	17.1	0
A+	98	R. Meachem	WR	4	111	27.8	1
B+	88	D. Henderson	WR	2	64	32.0	1

Safety Malcolm Jenkins Probable to Play NFC Wild Card Round Against Lions

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Safety Malcolm Jenkins is listed as probable and should be available for New Orleans against the Lions at home this week despite an other-excused injury.

Out

Tight End John Gilmore, Other Excused
Linebacker Jonathan Casillas, Knee
Center Olin Kreutz, Other Excused
Wide Receiver Lance Moore, Other Excused

Probable

Linebacker Jonathan Vilma, Knee
Safety Malcolm Jenkins, Other Excused
Wide Receiver Robert Meachem, Knee
Safety Jonathon Amaya, Shoulder

Injured Reserve

Kicker Garrett Hartley, Hip
Offensive Tackle Charles Brown, Hip
Linebacker Will Herring, Hamstring
Running Back Patrick Cobbs, Undisclosed
Running Back Mark Ingram, Toe
Joe Morgan, Knee

Stat of the Day: Most passing yards allowed in a game

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:19:10 +0000

Since 1967, the most passing yards allowed by the Saints in a game is 487 against the Eagles on Oct 15, 2006.

Top 5Pass Yds Against
PYdsA	Date	Opp	Result
487	Oct 15, 2006	PHI	W 27-24
454	Nov 26, 1989	LARams	L 20-17
436	Oct 28, 2001	STL	W 34-31
434	Dec 26, 2011	ATL	W 45-16
425	Oct 17, 2004	MIN	L 38-31

New Orleans Saints (13-3) Heavily Favored Against Detroit Lions (10-6) in NFC Wild Card Round

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:09:09 +0000

The New Orleans Saints host the Detroit Lions with a spot in an NFC Divisional Playoff Game up for grabs. NBC will broadcast the game and kickoff is at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday.

In their previous meeting in week 13, the Lions fell, 31-17. Drew Brees had a phenomenal performance, going 26 for 36 for 342 yards passing, three touchdowns and no interceptions.

The Saints enter the game fresh off a 45-17 blowout win over the Panthers, a game in which Brees was the standout player, going 28 for 35 for 389 yards passing, five touchdowns and one interception. Marques Colston also had a solid game, catching seven balls for 145 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions are fresh off a 45-41 defeat versus the Packers. Matthew Stafford put forth a terrific effort, completing 36 of 59 for 520 yards passing, five touchdowns and two picks. Another strong showing came from Calvin Johnson, who put up 244 yards on 11 catches and one touchdown.

The Lions may need added help for their passing defense against New Orleans, who average a league best 344.1 yards per week.

Lions Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	100+	M. Stafford	421	663	5,038	41	16

Saints Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	100+	D. Brees	468	657	5,476	46	14

Lions Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	94.1	J. Best	RB	84	390	4.6	2
B	83.3	K. Smith	RB	72	356	4.9	4
C+	77.7	M. Morris	RB	80	316	4.0	1

Saints Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	88.2	D. Sproles	RB	87	603	6.9	2
B-	80.0	P. Thomas	RB	110	562	5.1	5
C	74.3	M. Ingram	RB	122	474	3.9	5

Lions Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100+	C. Johnson	WR	96	1,681	17.5	16
A-	90.9	B. Pettigrew	TE	83	777	9.4	5
B-	81.3	N. Burleson	WR	73	757	10.4	3

Saints Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100+	J. Graham	TE	99	1,310	13.2	11
A	95.4	M. Colston	WR	80	1,143	14.3	8
B+	88.2	D. Sproles	RB	86	710	8.3	7

Drew Brees is Honorable Mention for the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 01-03-2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn was named the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week after setting a personal season high for passing yards in a game. Flynn threw for 480 yards, six touchdowns and one interception completing 31 of 44 passes in the 45-41 victory over the Lions. For the season, he has passed for 518 yards in addition to a 67.3% completion rate, six touchdowns and two interceptions.

This is the first time this season that Flynn has won the award. Quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Lions is the runner-up (36-59, 520 pass yds, 5 TD, 2 int). Honorable mention goes to quarterback Drew Brees from the Saints (28-35, 389 pass yds, 5 TD, 1 int).

Last Three Winners: Aaron Rodgers (GB), Drew Brees (NO), Tony Romo (DAL)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Curtis Lofton, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton had a spectacular game, registering a personal season high for stops in a game and takes home the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Lofton had eight solo tackles and one interception during the dominating 45-24 win against the Buccaneers. In total for the season, he has 147 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions.

This is the first time Lofton has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Daryl Washington of the Cardinals (11.0 tkls, 11.0 solo, 1.0 sack). Vikings defensive end Jared Allen receives honorable mention (5.0 tkls, 3.0 solo, 3.5 sacks).

Last Three Winners: Brian Cushing (HOU), John Abraham (ATL), Terrell Suggs (BAL)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Victor Cruz, New York Giants

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz had a memorable game, recording a personal season high for receiving yards in a game. Cruz finished the game with six receptions for 178 yards and one touchdown in the 31-14 victory over the Cowboys, 31-14. On the year, he has gained 1,536 yards receiving to go along with nine touchdowns.

Cruz has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award four times this season. Redskins running back Evan Royster is the runner-up (113 rush yds, 52 rec yds). Honorable mention goes to Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (4 rec, 76 rec yds, 2 TD).

Last Three Winners: Victor Cruz (NYG), Greg Little (CLE), Julio Jones (ATL)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Sterling Moore, New England Patriots

New England Patriots cornerback Sterling Moore capitalized on mistakes, setting a personal season high for interceptions in a game. Moore finished with two interceptions during the decisive 49-21 win against the Bills. For the year, he has seven tackles and two interceptions.

Moore wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (7.0 tkls, 6.0 solo, 1.5 sacks). Cornerback Richard Sherman of the Seahawks receives honorable mention (6.0 tkls, 6.0 solo, 1.0 int). The highest ranking player from the Saints is safety Isa Abdul-Quddus, who finished ninth (4.0 tkls, 4.0 solo, 1.0 FF).

Last Three Winners: Jonathan Nelson (CAR), Chris Harris (DEN), Chris White (BUF)

Passing Yards
Value	Name	Team
520	Matthew Stafford
480	Matt Flynn
417	Carson Palmer
389	Drew Brees
346	Eli Manning

Rushing Yards
Value	Name	Team
191	Ray Rice
172	Michael Turner
169	Maurice Jones-Drew
145	Willis McGahee
127	Chris Ivory

Receiving Yards
Value	Name	Team
244	Calvin Johnson
178	Victor Cruz
162	Jordy Nelson
149	Larry Fitzgerald
145	Marques Colston

Tackles
Value	Name	Team
15	James Anderson
14	Curtis Lofton
14	Kevin Burnett
13	David Hawthorne
13	D'Qwell Jackson

Sacks
Value	Name	Team
3	Jared Allen
2	Jeremy Mincey
2	Brian Orakpo
2	Antonio Smith
2	Osi Umenyiora

Total Points
Value	Name	Team
18	Jordy Nelson
14	Sebastian Janikowski
13	Dan Carpenter
13	Josh Scobee
12	Julio Jones