New Orleans Saints 2011 Season

New Orleans Saints lose 32-36 to San Francisco 49ers

NFL Divisional Playoff Football. Turn-overs are the key to the game

New Orleans Saints lose turn-over ratio 5-to-1 to San Francisco 49ers

January 14, 2012 - SAN FRANCISCO, California. The New Orleans Saints travel for NFL Divisional Playoff Football. As you know, in the NFL, if you lose the turn-over battle, then you probably will lose the game. The New Orleans Saints have 4 turn-overs in the first half and only trail the San Francisco 49ers by 3 points at half-time. Another New Orleans Saints turn-overs in the third quarter. The New Orleans Saints lose to San Francisco 49ers by a score of 32-36 and with a turn-over ratio of 5-to-1 in favor of the San Francisco 49ers. San Francisco 49er Tight-End Vernon Davis had 7 receptions for 180 yards and 2 touch-downs. TE Vernon Davis beat the Saints. And the Saints beat themselves.

Jan 14, 2012 1 2 3 4 Final Saints 0 14 0 18 32 49ers 14 3 3 16 36

New Orleans Saints defeat Detroit Lions 45-28

New Orleans Saints offense & defense & special teams are keys to Victory

The New Orleans Saints 12th man is huge as Who Dat fans storm the Superdome & make some NOISE!

January 7, 2012 - NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. The New Orleans Saints in the dome for the wildcard round of the NFL play-offs! New Orleans Saints dominated the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over the Detroit Lions. New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees led the unstoppable offense, passing for 466 yards & 3 touchdowns.

New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints continue to rewriting the record books and put skins on the wall, winning & scoring numerous points every time they play football. New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees said: "We were pulling out all the stops. We play aggressive. We're not going to apologize for that. That gives guys in the huddle a lot of confidence. We're not going to pull the reins back. It's pedal to the metal." New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said: "We just focus on winning. We're not focused on yards and records. I'm serious when I say that."

New Orleans Saints broke the record set 49 years ago for total yards in a postseason game with 626 yards. New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees completed 33 of 43 passes while passing for the most yards in a regulation NFL playoff game. New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees had three completions of at least 40 yards each.

Who Dat!

Jan 7, 2012 1 2 3 4 Final Lions 7 7 7 7 28 Saints 0 10 14 21 45

New Orleans Saints Offense is running on all cylinders as offensive NFL records fall

January 1, 2012 - NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. As you know, in the NFL, defense wins championships. The New Orleans Saints win the turn-over battle with a 2-to-1 ratio. The New Orleans Saints defense played championship style football in the win against the Carolina Panthers. The New Orleans Saints win the football game by a score of 45 - 17.

During the 45-17 blowout of the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees passed for 389 yards and five (5) touchdowns as the New orleans Saints broke a bunch of NFL and New Orleans Saints club records. Drew Brees said: "Every facet of our offense is clicking right now, but yet you're constantly finding ways to advance it. We've raised the bar for ourselves. We have a high level of expectations, and we're just trying to meet that level."

The NFL single-season records set by the 13-3 New Orleans Saints included total offensive with 7,474 yards, team passing with 5,347 yards, and first downs with 416.

New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees finished the season with a record 468 completions, breaking Peyton Manning's 2010 mark of 450. New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees also finished the season completing 71.6 percent of his passes, breaking his own 2009 NFL record 70.6 completion percentage. QB Drew Brees had five (5) touchdown passes: two (2) to WR Marques Colston for 15 yard TD & 42 yards TD, TE Jimmy Graham for 19 yard TD, RB Darren Sproles for 9 yard TD, and FB Jed Collins for 1 yard TD.

New Orleans Saints Tight-End Jimmy Graham had 97 yards receiving to finish the season with 1,310 yards, exceeding Kellen Winslow's 1980 tight end record of 1,290 yards; however, New England Tight-End Rob Gronkowski finished the season with 1,327 yards, and now holds the NFL record. TE Jimmy Graham's TD catch was his 11th of the season, matching the New Orleans Saints club record also attained by WR Joe Horn in 2004 and WR Marques Colston in 2007.

New Orleans Saints Wide-Receiver Marques Colston had seven catches for 145 yards and 2 TDs.

New Orleans Saints Running-Back Darren Sproles rushed for 40 yards, received for 29 yards, and had 99 yards on kickoff and punt returns to end the season with an NFL record 2,969 combined yards, breaking Derrick Mason (Tennessee Titans) 2000 record 2,690 yards.

Cam Newton said, "It was embarrassing how we ended that game. Offense, defense, special teams, the whole 9 yards, it was real tough."

Jan 1, 2012 1 2 3 4 Final Panthers 7 10 0 0 21 Saints 14 10 14 7 45

New Orleans Saints defeat Atlanta Falcons 45-16

Saints Offensive Tackle Jermon Bushrod subdues Falcons Def End John Abraham

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees breaks Dan Marino's single season passing record with 5,087 yards

December 26, 2011 - NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. As you know, in the NFL, if you win the turn-over battle, then you win the game. Who's going to make the errors tonight on Monday Night Football? As the game begins, Drew Brees needs 305 yards to break Dan Marino's single season passing record of 5,084 yards.

End of the 1st Quarter: Atlanta Falcons 10, New Orleans Saints 7. Drew Brees 66 yards passing, needs 239 more yards to break Dan Marino's single season passing record.

Key play early (11:13) in the 2nd Quarter: New Orleans Saints defense stops the Atlanta Falcons on 3rd down & 1 on Atlanta 29: QB Matt Ryan pass incomplete short left to TE R.Kelly (Malcolm Jenkins defending).

Key play late (3:07) in the 2nd Quarter: New Orleans Saints defense stops the Atlanta Falcons on 3rd down & 20 on Atlanta 32: (Shotgun) QB Matt Ryan pass short middle to WR Roddy White to Atlanta 44 for 12 yards (Jonathan Vilma tackle). Brings up a punt on 4th down & 8 yards to-go.

End of the 1st Half: New Orleans Saints 21, Atlanta Falcons 10. Drew Brees 230 yards passing, needs 75 yards to break Dan Marino's single season passing record. Drew Brees becomes 1st NFL player to surpass 5,000 yards passing twice in a career.

Beginning of 3rd Quarter: New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees throws a second interception, but New Orleans Saints defense stops the Atlanta Falcons (3 and out). Atlanta Falcons's QB Matt Ryan can't convert a 3rd down & 3 on Atlanta 37 (from shotgun, incomplete pass with Junior Galette defending).

Late (2:17) in 4th Quarter: Drew Brees breaks Dan Marino's single season passing record with a 9 yard touchdown pass to RB Darren Sproles. 5,087 yards

Dec 26, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Falcons 10 0 3 3 16 Saints 7 14 10 14 45

New Orleans Saints victorious 42 - 20 over Minnesota Vikings

New Orleans Saints take care of business against broken Minnesota Vikings

New Orleans offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod dominates Minnesota Viking defensive end Jared Allen

December 18, 2011 - MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The New Orleans Saints win again by a score of 42 - 20 against the Minnesota Vikings in the Minnesota. The New Orleans Saints won the game even though the Minnesota Vikings won the turn-over ration by a 1-to-2.

Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 412 yards and five (5) TDs to lead the New Orleans Saints (11-3) to their sixth win in a row by a score of 42-20 over the Minnesota Vikings (2-12). Quarterback Drew Brees completed 32 of 40 passes to help the New Orleans Saints overcome a slow, sloppy start. QB Drew Brees threw two (2) touchdown passes to WR Lance Moore and one each to RB Darren Sproles, TE Jimmy Graham and TE John Gilmore. QB Drew Brees is now just 304 yards from breaking Dan Marino's single-season record with two games to play. The New Orleans Saints stay two (2) games ahead of the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South.

The New Orleans Saints pass defense held the Minnesota Vikings to 94 yards passing. Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for only 60 yards in his return from a three-game absence.

Jared Allen? New Orleans offensive tackle, #74, Jermon Bushrod, kept Minnesota Viking defensive end, #69, Jared Allen in his place again all day! Allen never got to Drew Brees and only accounted for one (1) defensive tackle and one (1) defensive tackle assist all day for the Vikings. Way to go Jermon Bushrod!

Dec 18, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Saints 7 14 14 7 42 Vikings 3 10 0 7 20

New Orleans Saints squeak-by Tennessee Titans 22-17

New Orleans Saints defense is key to the winning effort in Nashville TN

Drew Brees & New Orleans Saints high-power offense struggle & don't put game away in 4th Quarter

December 11, 2011 - NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Chris Ivory was activated in place of New Orleans Saints rookie running back Mark Ingram, who was out with a turf toe injury. Due to the outstanding play of the New Orleans Saints interior offensive lineman, the New Orleans Saints running game has been outstanding in their four game winning streak. Center Brian de la Puenta and offensive guards Carl Nicks and Jahari Evans have dominated the opponent's defensive linemen.

Drew Brees & the New Orleans Saints high-power offense struggle & was sluggish all day long, only scoring 3 points in each of the first 3 quarters of play against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee. The New Orleans Saints offense had a couple of chances late in the 4th quarter to put the game away, i.e. put the game out of reach of the Tennessee Titans, but failed on each series.

The New Orleans Saints defense was key to the winning effort, holding the Tennessee Titans to only 17 points for the game & having a terrific goal-line stand on the final two plays of the game. In fact, on the last play of the game, Rookie Quarterback Jake Locker (University of Washington Huskies) was sacked at the New Orleans Saints 8 yard line for a 3 yard loss by Saints Outside Linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar.

In the end, New Orleans Saints squeak-by Tennessee Titans 22-17.

Dec 11, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Saints 3 3 3 13 22 Titans 0 3 7 7 17

New Orleans Saints defeat Detroit Lions 31-17

New Orleans Saints defense & special teams are keys to a New Orleans Saints victory

The New Orleans Saints 12th man is huge as Who Dat fans storm the Superdome & make some NOISE!

December 4, 2011 - NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. The New Orleans Saints in the dome for Sunday Night Football! Tonight, the New Orleans Saints had a great opportunity to improve their record as the Atlanta Falcons (7-5) lost today to the Houston Texans 17-10. LB Jonathan Vilma was active for the game and the New Orleans Saints take charge of the NFC South Division.

The New Orleans Saints look good throughout the first half against the Detroit Lions. The New Orleans Saints defense & special teams play well. The New Orleans Saints 12th man is alive and well as Who Dat fans fortify the Superdome & make some NOISE!

In the second half, the New Orleans Saints maintained composure and won their fourth straight game in a row, defeating the Detroit Lions 31-17. The New Orleans Saints are 9-3 on the season and 6-0 at home.

New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees makes NFL passing history

In the winning effort, QB Drew Brees passed for 342 yards and three touchdowns: 67 yards to WR Robert Meachem, 20 yards to WR Lance Moore and 6 yards to RB Darren Sproles. Drew Brees also completed eight passes to TE Jimmy Graham for 89 yards. Drew Brees' outstanding performance gave him 4,031 yards on the season, making Drew the first quarterback in NFL history to get 4,000-yards passing in the first 12 games of a season.

Dec 4, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Lions 0 7 10 0 17 Saints 3 21 0 7 31

New Orleans Saints defeat New York Giants 49-24

New Orleans Saints defense & special teams are keys to a New Orleans Saints victory

The New Orleans Saints 12th man is huge as Who Dat fans storm the Superdome & make some NOISE!

November 28, 2011 - NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Civil War in New Orleans. The South will rise again!

The New Orleans Saints are in the dome for Monday Night Football! Drew Brees is the BEST!

Coming off of their bye week, the New Orleans Saints dominate the first half of play with superb play from the New Orleans Saints defense, special teams, Drew Brees, Marques Colston, Darren Sproles & the rest of the New Orleans Saints football team! In the first half:
      Drew Brees passes for 265 yards & 3 touch-downs
      Marques Colston catches 3 passes for 78 yards
      Lance Moore catches 5 passes for 54 yards & 2 touch-downs
      Jimmy Graham catches 4 passes for 55 yards & 1 touch-down
      Darren Sproles rushes 6 times for 35 yards
      Pierre Thomas rushes 4 times for 30 yards

Who Dat!

Nov 28, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Giants 0 3 7 14 24 Saints 0 21 14 14 49

New Orleans Saints defeat Atlanta Falcons 26-23 in Over-Time

Quarterback Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Over-Time Victory in Atlanta, GA

New Orleans Saint's defense comes up with big STOP vs Atlanta Falcons offense in Over-Time for Win!

November 13, 2011 - ATLANTA, Georgia. Two of the best teams in the NFL just played to Over-Time. You'll see them both again in December and January at the NFC Championship. The New Orleans Saints are on their way to a playoff berth. Who Dat!

Nov 13, 2011 1 2 3 4 OT Final Saints 3 7 7 6 3 26 Falcons 3 3 7 10 0 23

New Orleans Saints defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 - 16

New Orleans Saints offense & defense play well again!

November 06, 2011 - NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. New Orleans Saints defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 - 16. New Orleans Saints play conservative offense and good running game defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! The New Orleans Saints running game gained 195 yards with Chris Ivory rushing for 67 yards, Pierre Thomas rushing for 66 yards, Darren Sproles rushing for 42 yards and Drew Brees scrambling for 20 yards. The New Orleans Saints running game is much better today.

Nov 06, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Buccaneers 0 3 3 10 16 Saints 7 10 7 3 27

New Orleans Saints lose 21-31 to win-less St Louis Rams

Rams? Really? Who-Dat? Who Sucks? Saints play down to opponent again & lose

Saints have 2nd worse loss in Sean Payton era. 1st worse: 2010 playoff loss to Seattle Seahawks.

October 30, 2011 - ST LOUIS, Missouri. On any given Sunday the Saints can win or lose against anyone, probably even lose to Tulane or Vanderbilt University. As the football game starts, the New Orleans Saints offense was flat. With RB Mark Ingram not playing due to heel injury, RB Chris Ivory is unable to spark the New Orleans Saints running game, rushing 6 attempts for 18 yards. Drew Brees doesn't play well, throws 2 interceptions, and the New Orleans Saints defense sputters, as the Saints lose in St Louis.

Oct 30, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Saints 0 0 7 14 21 Rams 0 17 7 7 31

New Orleans Saints win 62 - 7 vs Indianapolis Colts

New Orleans Saints offense looks strong against Indianapolis Colts

October 23, 2011 - NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. New Orleans Saints get off to a great start against the Indianapolis Colts. Drew Brees throws touchdowns to every one in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. I still don't understand how Philip Rivers was chosen over Drew Brees to be the future of the San Diego Chargers back in 2006? But thanks anyway, silly San Diego.

RB Darren Sproles had a great night with a touchdown catch from Drew Brees followed by a rushing touchdown. The San Diego Chargers are probably missing Darren Sproles about now also. Darren Sproles played his first 6 seasons with the San Diego Chargers, and signed with the New Orleans Saints during the off season (Jul 29, 2011).

New Orleans Saints lead at the half by a score of 34 - 7. The Indianapolis Colts look pitiful. New Orleans Saints offense looks strong, New Orleans Saints defense looks strong, and New Orleans Saints special teams look strong.

Who Dat!

Oct 23, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Colts 0 7 0 0 7 Saints 21 13 14 14 62

New Orleans Saints Center Olin Kreutz Quits Team

Center Olin Kreutz's Agent says "he has lost his passion for the game of football"

There's more here than being disclosed here: New Orleans Saints Center Olin Kreutz is a quitter

October 30, 2011 - NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. New Orleans Saints center Olin Kreutz has left the team because "he has lost his passion for the game of football." Center Olin Kreutz's agent, Mark Bartelstein said: "He loves the games. He has to love the game. He just hasn't been feeling it."

We say that's a crock of $#|+. There's more here than being disclosed. New Orleans Saints Center Olin Kreutz is a quitter probably because of something derogatory. Steroids? Drugs? Demoted to 2nd string? I don't know, but something doesn't smell right.

This has been a tumultuous year for the 34-year-old center Olin Kreutz, who played with the Chicago Bears for the first 13 seasons of his career. This off-season, Olin Kreutz could not come to terms on a contract with the Chicago Bears. A six-time Pro Bowl center, Olin Kreutz, said he was willing to take a pay cut to stay with the Chicago Bears, but negotiations became public and very messy. Olin Kreutz eventually signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. Furthermore, this season Center Olin Kreutz has been battling a sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Bartelstein said Olin Kreutz "Went in and talked to Coach Sean Payton and General Manager Mickey Loomis to express it to them. They tried to talk him out of it, as they wanted him to stay. However, Olin Kreutz called yesterday and said, 'I just know, it's not in my heart. I'm not going to keep collecting a check if I know deep inside me I can't bring what I need to bring to play every week.' "

So there is definitely something not right in Gotham City. Something's not being disclosed here. New Orleans Saints Center Olin Kreutz is a quitter. It's something derogatory. Don't know what it is, but something doesn't smell right. New Orleans Saint's back-up Center De la Puente is a better center than Kreutz is at this stage in his career. Olin Kruetz is washed up, dried out and even he knows it!

New Orleans Saints lose to Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20 - 26

New Orleans Saints plays conservative offense & defense falters again!

October 16, 2011 - TAMPA BAY, Florida. New Orleans Saints lose to Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20 - 26. New Orleans Saints play conservative offense with poor running game & defense falters again! This New Orleans Saints team is making too many errors this 2011 NFL football season.

The New Orleans Saints running game only gained 50 yards with Mark Ingram rushing for 22 yards and Drew Brees scrambling for 21 yards. The New Orleans Saints running game is unacceptable!

Oct 16, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Saints 7 3 3 7 20 Buccaneers 3 17 3 3 26

New Orleans Saints defeat Carolina Panthers 30 - 27

Quarterback Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Victory in the Charlotte

New Orleans Saint's defense comes up big & as the Saints running game & passing attack roll

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) has 9 carries, 32 yards & 1 TD vs Panthers

October 09, 2011 - CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. The New Orleans Saints defeat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 as Quarterback Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Victory, on the road in the Charlotte. The New Orleans Saint's defense performs well as the Saints running game & passing attack roll over Carolina Panthers.

The Keys of the Game
It's a given that the New Orleans Saint's offense is going to play well and make some big plays, but the real keys of the game are:
      The New Orleans Saint's defense needs to come up big.
      The New Orleans Saint's offense needs to get the running game going.

The New Orleans Saints play strong and Carolina Panthers 30-27.

Oct 09, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Saints 10 10 3 7 30 Panthers 6 7 7 7 27

New Orleans Saints defeat Jacksonville Jaguars 23 - 10

Quarterback Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Victory in Jacksonville

New Orleans Saint's defense comes up big & as the Saints offense keeps cranking up the pressure

New Orleans Saints defense smother Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert (Mizzou)

October 02, 2011 - JACKSONVILLE, Florida. The New Orleans Saints defeat the defeat Jacksonville Jaguars 23-10 as Quarterback Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Victory in Jacksonville. The New Orleans Saint's defense performs outstandingly as the Saints offense keeps pressure on against Jacksonville Jaguars defense.

The Keys of the Game
It's a given that the New Orleans Saint's offense is going to play well and make some big plays, but the real keys of the game are:
      The New Orleans Saint's defense needs to come up big.
      The New Orleans Saint's offense needs to keep the running game going.

The New Orleans Saints play well and defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-10. The key to the game was the New Orleans Saints defense played hard and really kept the pressue on the Jacksonville Jaguars offense. The New Orleans Saints offense played well enough to win as the New Orleans Saints go 3-1 for the season.

Oct 02, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Saints 7 7 6 3 23 Jaguars 0 10 0 0 10

Kicker Garrett Hartley on Injured Reserve

New Orleans Saints defeat Houston Texans 40 - 33

Quarterback Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Victory in the Superdome

New Orleans Saint's defense comes up big & as the Saints offense score more points

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (KS St)

September 25, 2011 - NEW ORLEANS Superdome, Louisiana. The New Orleans Saints defeat the Houston Texans 40-33 as Quarterback Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Victory in the New Orleans Superdome. The New Orleans Saint's defense performs outstandingly as the Saints offense capitalizes against Houston Texans defense.

The Keys of the Game
It's a given that the New Orleans Saint's offense is going to play well and make some big plays, but the real keys of the game are:
      The New Orleans Saint's defense needs to come up big.
      The New Orleans Saint's offense needs to keep the running game going.

The New Orleans Saints Roster Adjustments
      The New Orleans Saints Cut Running Back Joique Bell to make room for the return of Defensive End Will Smith.

The New Orleans Saints Injury Report
      Not playing against the Houston Texans: Marques Colston, Garrett Hartley
      Doubtful: Jonathon Vilma
      Questionable: Tracy Porter
      Will Play: DB Jonathon Amaya, Tom Johnson, SS Rod Harper, LB Jonathon Casillas, WR Lance Moore
      Inactive: Korey Hall, Matt Tennant

The New Orleans Saints hang in the game and defeat the Houston Texans 40-33. The key to the game was the New Orleans Saints defense played hard and forced the Houston Texans to kick four (4) field-goals in the red zone. The New Orleans Saints offense excelled in the fourth quarter, scoring twenty-three (23) points to the Houston Texans fourteen (14) points.

Sep 25, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Texans 10 6 3 14 33 Saints 0 10 7 23 40

New Orleans Saints defeat the Houston Texans 40-33 in the New Orleans Superdome

New Orleans Saints defeat Chicago Bears 30 - 13

Quarterback Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Victory in the Superdome

New Orleans Saint's defense comes up big as the Saints running game & passing attack roll

September 18, 2011 - NEW ORLEANS Superdome, Louisiana. The New Orleans Saints defeat the Chicago Bears 30-13 as Quarterback Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Victory in the New Orleans Superdome. The New Orleans Saint's defense performs outstandingly as the Saints running game & passing attack roll over the Chicago Bears.

The Keys of the Game
It's a given that the New Orleans Saint's offense is going to play well and make some big plays, but the real keys of the game are:
      The New Orleans Saint's defense needs to come up big.
      The New Orleans Saint's offense needs to get the running game going.

The New Orleans Saints Injury Report
      Not playing against the Chicago Bears: Marques Colston, Garrett Hartley
      Questionable: Tracy Porter, Tom Johnson
      Inactive: Joique Bell, Korey Hall, Matt Tennant
      Active: Lance Moore, Adrian Arrington, Rod Harper, Lance Moore

The New Orleans Saints play strong and defeat the Chicago Bears 30 - 13.

Sep 18, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Bears 7 3 3 0 13 Saints 3 13 7 7 30

      1st Quarter
Bears   TD   D.Sanzenbacher 8 yd pass from Jay Cutler (Robby Gould kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 87 yds in 5:29)
  Saints  FG   John Kasay 31 yd Field Goal (Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards in 6:32)

      2nd Quarter
  Saints  TD   Devery Henderson 79 yd pass from Drew Brees (J.Kasay kick good) (Drive: 3 plays, 77 yd, 1:26)
  Saints  FG   John Kasay 29 yd Field Goal (Drive: 9 plays, 36 yards in 5:33)
  Saints  FG   John Kasay 53 yd Field Goal (Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards in 2:11)
Bears   FG   Robby Gould 42 yd Field Goal (Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards in 2:09)

      3rd Quarter
Bears   FG   Robby Gould 38 yd Field Goal (Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards in 1:45)
  Saints  TD   Robert Meachem 4 yd pass from Drew Brees (John Kasay kick good) (Drive: 5 plays, 29 yd, 2:29)

      4th Quarter
  Saints  TD   Darren Sproles 12 yd pass from Drew Brees (John Kasay kick good) (Drive: 14 plays, 87 yd, 8:01)

New Orleans Saints defeat the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the New Orleans Superdome

Wide Receiver Marques Colston out 4 Weeks, Broken Collarbone

New Orleans Saints lose to Green Bay Packers 42 - 34

Quarterback Drew Brees plays well, but not enough to lead New Orleans Saints to Win

New Orleans Saint's defense doesn't come up big & New Orleans Saints running game faulters

September 8, 2011 - GREEN BAY, Wisconsin. Who Dat! Forgo the rhetoric, let's play some football! Two best teams in the NFL are about to play. You may see them both again in January at the NFC Championship.

The Keys of the Game
It's a given that the New Orleans Saint's offense is going to play well and make some big plays, but the real keys of the game are:
      The New Orleans Saint's defense needs to come up big.
      The New Orleans Saint's offense needs to get the running game going.

The New Orleans Saints Injury Report
      Not playing against the Green Bay Packers: Garrett Hartley, Lance Moore
      Questionable: Tom Johnson, Adrian Arrington

First Quarter
      The Green Bay Packers get off to a 14-0 start. At the end of the 1st Quarter, the Green Bay Packers are leading 21-7.

Second Quarter
      Punt Returner, Darren Sproles, gets the New Orleans Saints back into the game with a 72 yd. punt return. At the end of the 1st half, the Green Bay Packers are leading by 11 pointd, 28-17.

Fourth Quarter
      The a game went down to the wire, with the New Orleans Saints calling the last play from the Green Bay Packers 1-yard line; but the New Orleans Saints fail to score, and the the Green Bay Packers win the game 42-34.

Sep 8, 2011 1 2 3 4 Final Saints 7 10 10 7 34 Packers 21 7 7 7 42

Coach Sean Payton gets Contract Extension

Defensive End Will Smith Suspension Shortened to 2 Games

Defensive End Alex Brown released by New Orleans Saints

Kicker John Kasay signed by New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints Tackle Alex Barron on Injured Reserve

Cornerback Quency Butler signed by New Orleans Saints

Running Back Patrick Cobbs signed by New Orleans Saints

Right Tackle Jon Stinchcomb released by New Orleans Saints

Free Safety Darren Sharper visits New England Patriots

Chris Ivory has Surgery for Sports Hernia

Reggie Bush agrees to Trade to Miami Dolphins

Lance Moore signs 5-year deal with New Orleans Saints.