The Saints continue to get ready for Sunday’s home game against Detroit. In the past, when playing the Lions, teams had to prepare for Pro Bowl wide receiver Calvin Johnson. But he retired after last season. New Orleans coach Sean Payton says Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford still has plenty of targets…
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Also, Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford might be having his best season of his eight-year NFL career. Kick-off is at noon.

Former Dutchtown High star Landon Collins has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month. Collins had three interceptions in November and 30 tackles as the Giants extended their winning streak to six games.

Tonight, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys look to extend their winning streak to 11 games as they visit Minnesota in Thursday night football.

Houston has reportedly contacted former LSU Coach Les Miles about its coaching vacancy. There also reports that Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin is a candidate for that job.

If UL Lafayette can beat ULM on Sunday, there are reports the Cajuns will play in the New Orleans Bowl on December 17th.

Grambling will play Saturday in the SWAC title game against Alcorn State. Today the league announced that Grambling QB Devante Kincade is the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year. Tigers defensive lineman Donovan McCrary won the defensive player of the year honors, while G-S-U’s Broderick Fobbs was named coach of the year.

In college basketball…the Ragin Cajuns host Nicholls State for the first game inside the newly renovated Cajundome. It cost 22-million dollars to improve the seating, lighting, restrooms and concession stands and the men’s and women’s hoops teams will be playing on a new floor.

Last night, Louisiana Tech lost on the road to California 68-59 in overtime.