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The NFL's officiating problem was on full display during this past Sunday's game between the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints. The game was tied 17-17 with under three minutes remaining when Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed a 12-yard pass to rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan.
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Saints quarterback Tyler Shough nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week
This will put Tyler Shough on the map. The New Orleans Saints quarterback has been nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week. Here's how you can vote.
For only the third time this season, the Saints will be favorites on Sunday. The Black and Gold are 4.5-point favorites over the Jets. The Saints were also favorites over the Giants and Falcons. They went 1-1 in those matchups. New Orleans over/under win total to start the season was 4.5 games.
The New Orleans Saints have remained in the top 3 for a while, but last week they posted a rare win, resulting in some movement. The Tennessee Titans also earned a victory, which was significant for the Saints, but going into Week 15, New Orleans now has the #5 overall pick in the draft.
Both of the Saints' top two draft picks ranked among PFF's best rookies this season. Tyler Shough and Kelvin Banks Jr. are earning some believers.
UPDATED, 6:31 p.m.: Final score: Saints 20, Panthers 17. Tyler Shough’s first home victory is a famous one. The Saints are 4-10, but the vibes are good in this building for the first time in a long time. Join us for the postgame show in about 30 minutes at this link.
If the Saints opt against selecting a quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft -- which they should -- who would be a good pick? Pro Football Focus' Max Chadwick shared an intriguing mock draft that had Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese dropping to New Orleans at No. 7.
New Orleans Saints announced Mary Ambrose, Chief Equity and Impact Officer at United Way of Southeast Louisiana, as their 2025 Inspire Change Changemaker
The NFL season continues in Week 15 when the New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.
The Panthers’ loss to the last-place Saints on Sunday was very concerning. One NFL analyst had some critique for Dave Canales’s team after a rough performance.