Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says the plan is for him to suit up and play Sunday in the Dome against the Cardinals, potentially his first game action since injuring his hand against the Rams week two. The QB says he’ll track his progress in practice this week, but if he feels ready, Sean Payton will play him. Brees says he will have to wear a brace to protect his surgically repaired hand….
Cut 10 (11) “both.”
Payton says it will be a game-time decision on whether Brees will play.

Auburn is the next team to have a chance to slow down LSU’s high-powered offense that’s averaging 50 points a game. Auburn Coach Gus Malzhan says when you watch LSU on film, it’s like watching a video game
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LSU’s offense has a chance to be even more potent this Saturday. Injured wide receiver Terrace Marshall did not wear a non-contact jersey at practice for the first time yesterday, so he looks ready to play this Saturday.

In recruiting news, LSU receives a commitment from five-star tight end Arik Gilbert from Marietta Georgia. That brings LSU’s 2020 class to 22 commitments and is rated third in the country behind number one Clemson and number two Alabama. The class also features three five-star prospects, Gilbert, California cornerback Elias Ricks and wide receiver Rakim Jarrett.