The Saints blocked a kick in the third quarter of Sunday's win against Carolina, but did not maintain possession. The NFL explained the ruling in a pool report after the game.

"I was deeply saddened today to learn of Paul Tagliabue's passing. Paul had an unprecedented vision and tireless spirit as NFL Commissioner from 1989-2006, which spurred an enormous growth period for the National Football League.

Carolina Panthers welcome the New Orleans Saints for a crucial NFC South clash. The Panthers' defense receives a significant boost with cornerback Jay

We've got a couple of last-minute roster moves for the New Orleans Saints going into Sunday's game with the Carolina Panthers. On Saturday, the Saints announced that wide receiver Dante Pettis and offensive lineman William Sherman have been elevated from the practice squad.

Here are your Five Things to Know about the New Orleans Saints for Saturday, November 8: 1. Get ready to GET HYPE for the Saints road trip for an NFC South clash against the Carolina Panthers. The hype video releases later in the day.

Carolina's defensive coordinator knows at this level that any team can surprise you - and he isn't taking New Orleans lightly.

ESPN's Benjamin Solak ranked the New Orleans Saints among the NFL trade deadline's losers. He argues they risk doing a disservice to their quarterback