Down 14-3 the Saints needed a spark and they got one from Taysom Hill. The versatile Hill blocked a punt and it led to a 28-14 win over Tampa Bay and the victory clinched a second straight NFC South title. Coach Sean Payton says Hill showed again why he’s so important to this team…
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New Orleans defense also dominated after giving up a touchdown drive on the Bucs first possession. Quarterback Drew Brees shook off two turnovers to throw for 201 yards. He had one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown.

And with three weeks remaining the Black and Gold have the top seed in the NFC South after the Bears beat the Rams in Chicago. The 11-and-2 Saints will visit Carolina next Monday night. The Panthers lost again yesterday to Cleveland.

Anthony Davis injured his hip in a first-quarter collision and only scored six points last night, but the Pelicans still defeated Detroit 116 to 108. Jrue Holiday stepped up and had 37 points, while Julius Randle added 28 points, six rebounds and five assists. New Orleans is at Boston tonight and Coach Alvin Gentry is not sure Davis will play.

LSU went on a 16-2 run late in the first half to pull away from Incarnate Word and earn a 91-50 victory. It’s the fewest points allowed by LSU with Will Wade as its head coach. Freshmen Naz Reid and Ja’vonte Smart each had 16 points. The Tigers begin a two-game road trip on Wednesday against Houston.

At the Allstate Sugar Bowl Prep Classic, the Class 5A championship game was the best game, as Zachary quarterback Keilon Brown connected with Chris Hilton on an 80-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter and the Broncos beat West Monroe 27-24 for their second straight title.