Defense has been a big reason for the Saints turn around this season. In the first two games, New Orleans allowed 65 points, in the four games since, they’ve allowed 68 points. Head Coach Sean Payton says defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is putting the players in the right place to succeed..:
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The Saints won their fourth straight on Sunday as they defeated the Green Bay Packers 26-17.

The offensive line may have to shuffle once again. According to Ian Rapaport, guard Larry Warford will be out ‘several’ weeks after suffering an abdominal injury. It wouldn’t be the first time this season the Saints had to shake things up on the o-line. Terron Armstead missed the first four games of the season, while Zach Strief is on injured reserve.

New Orleans hosts Chicago this Sunday.

LSU and Alabama will kickoff at 7pm on Saturday, Nov. 4 in Tuscaloosa. Both the Tigers and Tide will enjoy a bye this weekend. No. 23 LSU is on a three-game winning streak after losing to Mississippi State and Troy earlier this season. No. 1 Alabama will roll into Bryant–Denny Stadium undefeated and untested.

Grambling has won seven in a row as the Tigers defeated Alcorn State 41-14. Devante Kincade threw for 268 yards and two scores and linebacker De’Arius Christmas had 14 tackles, a sack and forced fumble and both players were named SWAC Players of the Week. Grambling is now No. 13 in the FCS College Football rankings.

Coming off an NCAA record-breaking night with four pass interceptions returned for touchdowns, McNeese’s Dominique Hill has been named this week’s Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week. McNeese moved up one spot in this week’s FCS Coaches Poll to No. 18.