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"A couple injury notes first - Jon Stinchcomb came out of the game for a short period with a knee bruise, he returned.

Talk of the Wildcat and running back Ronnie Brown has fatigued the New Orleans Saints.

Forget the measuring stick. This was a whipping stick, and Drew Brees was wielding the lumber.

Throughout the NFL the guys protecting the quarterback typically go unnoticed, unless their field general is on his back the entire game.

This is an Oct. 18, 2009, file photo showing New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees passing as guard Jahri Evans protects him against the New York Giants in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans.

It was a significant loss, and in seasons gone by could have spelled major trouble for the New Orleans Saints.

The Saints ' offense put together a fantasy Football team owner's dream game during New Orleans' 48-27 victory against the New York Giants on Sunday at the Superdome.

Can somebody explain something to me? Why does the mention of the word finesse incite so much anger inside an NFL locker room? Last time I checked, this was the definition of the word: Refinement and delicacy of performance, execution, or artisanship.

It's no mystery, right tackle Jon Stinchcomb admitted, that the New Orleans Saints have "had that 'finesse' label around here for a few years." Chuck Cook/The Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints running back Mike Bell will be at full speed for Sunday's clash with the Giants.

New Orleans might be starting the party too soon. Oh wait, this is New Orleans. You can never start a party too soon.

He's become the face of the New Orleans Saints, the leader, the guy who pulls the trigger, makes quick decisions and knows how to get his team in the end zone.

Members of the NFL Saints offensive line have formed a special team to hold back hunger.

Ladies and gentlemen, choose your side. Nickname: "Big Apple" or "Big Easy". Politician: Rudy Giuliani or Huey P. Long.

To be sure, the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets didn't have to be undefeated to create enough storylines and subplots to spice up a marquee matchup today.

"The game of chess is like a swordfight, you must think first before you move . . ." -- From the song, "Da Mystery of Chessboxin', " by Wu-Tang-Clan. Though neither would be confused for past chess masters Bobby Fischer or Boris Spassky, New York Jets Coach Rex Ryan and New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton are poised to match wits in a spirited ...

On display Sunday at the Superdome: a defense remodeled this off-season, built on attacking and varied schemes, boosted by an infusion of talent and influenced by Buddy Ryan.

You can almost feel it, you can definitely see it in the 2009 Saints team. They are 3 and 0 headed into this weekend's match up against the AFC East leading New York Jets.

The way he ran Sunday against Buffalo, who would have thought that he has been battling a virus? Thomas carried 14 times for a career-high 126 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Saints secure a 27-7 victory.