It’s a tough day for Saints fans, who saw their team blow a 13-point lead in the final minutes and lose 24-23 to the Detroit Lions. Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns. But was picked off with just over three minutes left and that interception set up Detroit’s winning score. Brees believes the 2-and-4 Saints can rebound from this heartbreaking loss…
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The Saints were penalized 12 times yesterday for 134 yards. Afterwards, Coach Sean Payton said he wasn’t pleased with how the game was officiated.

New Orleans native Peyton Manning now holds the record for career touchdown passes as he tossed four of them last night in Denver’s 42-17 win over San Francisco. Manning has 510 for his carer as he surpassed Brett Favre’s record of 508.

LSU’s defense was on its game in Saturday’s 41-to-3 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats. The Wildcats were held to 217 total yards. Sophomore middle linebacker Kendell Beckwith led the way with nine tackles….
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LSU is getting ready to host third ranked Ole Miss. The Rebels have one of the top defenses in the country as they are allowing just ten points a game.

LSU comes in at number 24 in the latest A-P Top 25 poll. Four of the top five in the AP poll are from the SEC West. Mississippi State is number one, followed by Florida State, Ole Miss, Alabama and Auburn.

Archie Manning is taking a leave of absence from the College Football Playoff selection committee, because he needs surgery on his knee and will not be able travel for the meetings. That means the selection committee will have 12, instead of 13 members, choosing the four teams that will be part of the first playoff in college football.