Usama Young News

Williams reminded Jenkins, the 14th pick in the draft this spring, it would be rookie cornerback against rookie quarterback when they faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Raymond James Stadium.

Down to just two healthy cornerbacks -- one who was not in good enough playing shape or familiar enough with the defensive system to be activated in time for Sunday's 38-7 win at Tampa Bay -- the Saints didn't have to go deep into their rolodex to find some much-needed help.

METAIRIE - Until now, Pierre Thomas could not recall playing for a football team at any level that was 10-0, or averaged 36.9 points per game, or had 18 different players score touchdowns.

The Who Dat chants began early at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. A raucous version of the rally cry ignited midway through the third quarter of the New Orleans Saints' rollicking 38-7 rout of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Reggie Bush helped the New Orleans Saints overcome another bundle of mistakes to stay unbeaten for the best start in team history.

Louis. The injury occurred when safety Usama Young's leg inadvertently struck Porter's knee.

As expected, the Rams announced Monday that they had placed second-year WR Keenan Burton on injured reserve with a torn patella tendon.

Unlike the St. Louis Rams, the Saints capitalized on their takeaway. They drove 78 yards following Usama Young's interception, RB Reggie Bush scoring on a 3-yard run off right guard.

The Saints are putting their 8-0 record on the line against the Rams in St. Louis today.

You may not know the halftime "Stand Up and Get Crunk" song by the Ying Yang Twins, but if you've spent any time in the 'Dome this season, you've heard it.

We'll be updating throughout the game, just hit your refresh button for the latest updates.

Our second mailbag focuses on injuries, special teams and tight ends. Hopefully we'll be back Friday with another mailbag.

Originally published September 13, 2009 at 10:35 a.m., updated September 13, 2009 at 11:38 a.m. NEW ORLEANS a ' Detroit cornerback Phillip Buchanon was listed as inactive for the Lions' season opener Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Detroit cornerback Phillip Buchanon was listed as inactive for the Lions' season opener Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Despite the looming possibility of four-game suspensions for Will Smith and Charles Grant, Saints coach Sean Payton intends to play the starting defensive ends in Sunday's season opener against Detroit - unless the NFL soon says otherwise.

Actress SANDRA BULLOCK called her post-Katrina donations to Warren Easton Senior High School "the best investment I ever made." Now, she's investing even more in a recovering New Orleans, by purchasing a home in the Garden District.

Houston owner Bob McNair denied allegations that he participated in secret meetings to discuss NFL labor talks.

HARAHAN - Police in suburban New Orleans say they arrested Saints safety Usama Young following a traffic stop this week.

Usama Young might be better known for his Super Bowl commercial last winter than anything he's done on a football field in his first two seasons with the New Orleans Saints.

Looking ahead to Thursday night's exhibition game against the Miami Dolphins at the Superdome, New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton provided an injury update following Tuesday's practice.