The Saints turned it over three times yesterday, but still defeated the New York Jets 31-19. The victory improves New Orleans record to 10-4. The Black and Gold remain in a tie for first place in the NFC South, because Carolina also beat Green Bay. Coach Sean Payton hopes his team wasn’t scoreboard watching…
Cut 14 (12) “we have to.”
Tonight the Atlanta Falcons can improve to 9-5, with a win over the Tampa Bay Bucs. New Orleans and the Dirty Birds play each other this Sunday in the Mercedes Benz Superdome.

In LSU football news…reports out of Tennessee say former Tigers general manager Austin Thomas is not accepting the same job at Tennessee. And LSU wide receiver and return specialist DJ Chark will play in the Senior Bowl next month.

U-L Lafayette has introduced Billy Nappier as its new football coach. Napier is a former assistant under Nick Saban at Alabama. In a statement from Saban, he calls Nappier an outstanding coach, terrific recruiter and someone who will work hard to help the players be successful.