After losing to Tampa Bay in the season opener, the Saints are already facing a must win situation as they host the Cleveland Browns this Sunday. The Browns have an 18-game winless streak. New Orleans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins says they can’t worry about Cleveland’s past…
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New Orleans is an eight point favorite to beat the Browns.

In injury news around the NFC South…the Falcons have placed Pro Bowl linebacker and former LSU star Deion Jones on injured reserve, because he’ll need surgery on his foot. Jones suffered the injury in the season opening loss to the Eagles.

And Panthers tight end Greg Olson has re-fractured his right foot and will miss several weeks, but the team is hopeful he can return this season.

LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow has changed his tune somewhat about avoiding contact from opposing defenders. Burrow said after the win over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday that he doesn’t know how to slide and doesn’t plan on learning. But Burrow now says he won’t try to take on tacklers as much…
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LSU faces 7th ranked Auburn this Saturday. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says changes are coming to the offensive line. Austin Deculus will compete with Badara Traore (Buh-dar-uh-Trey-Ore)for the starting spot at right tackle. Freshman Dare Rosenthal practiced last week at defensive end and now is getting reps at left tackle.

Grambling State Coach Broderick Fobbs says the battle for starting quarterback for the Tigers continues. Aldon Clark and Geremy Hickbottom both threw two interceptions in a blowout loss to Northwestern State.