The Saints will go up against one of their former first round picks when they visit the Detroit Lions this Sunday. Reggie Bush, who New Orleans drafted in 2006, is in his second season with the Lions. Coach Sean Payton says Bush is still an explosive player…

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The Saints are coming off a bye week, which gave players like Mark Ingram and Jonathan Goodwin a chance to get healthy for Sunday’s Detroit game.

In NFL action tonight, the New England Patriots host the New York Jets. Former LSU Tiger Brandon LaFell had two touchdown catches for New England Sunday in their win over the Buffalo Bills.

Sophomore quarterback Anthony Jennings is expected to start for LSU this Saturday against Kentucky according to head coach Les Miles. Jennings has started in all but one game this season and is 5-and-1 in those starts.

Sports Illustrated has put Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott on its cover. Prescott played his high school ball at Haughton High School in Bossier Parish. The story apparently says Prescott will consider leaving Starkville after this season.

In high school football recruiting news…Catholic High running back and LSU commitment Derrius Guice announced on twitter that he is re-opening his recruitment. Guice is considered one of the top prospects in the state. So far this season, he’s rushed for nearly 800 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The Pelicans will host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in the Smoothie King Center. Tyreke Evans is expected to see his first action of the preseason. He’s been out with a hamstring injury that he suffered in an offseason pickup basketball game. The Pels are 2-and-2 this preseason.