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Sunday, September 15
Updated: September 20, 11:54 AM ET
 
Pretender To Contender
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Aaron Brooks
Aaron Brooks has thrown for 477 yards this season.
The Chargers and Panthers are both 2-0, but of the surprise undefeated teams, the Saints look like a legitimate playoff contender, writes ESPN.com's Greg Garber. In his weekly First ... And 10, ESPN.com's John Clayton calls the Saints the NFC's hottest team. One player the Saints will have to deal with is Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher.

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    Ron Jaworski and Sean Salisbury go inside the game plans for the Saints and Bears.
    ESPN experts' picks for Week 3
    Saints or Bears? Bills or Broncos? ESPN's experts provide their forecast for every game in Week 3.
    Garber: Marching Saints
    Of the surprise 2-0 teams, the Saints seem to have the most legitimate shot of being a playoff contender.
    Dan Patrick: Outtakes with Kyle Turley
    ESPN's Dan Patrick rides the perfect wave with Saints OT Kyle Turley.
    Clayton: First ... And 10
    The Jets head to Miami reeling. But they've beat the Dolphins eight straight times.
    Focal Point: Saints' offense vs. Brian Urlacher
    The Saints have a number of offensive options to neutralize Bears LB Brian Urlacher.
    Question of the Week: Reeling Rams
    ESPN's NFL analysts pinpoint the biggest problems ailing the 0-2 St. Louis Rams.
    Pasquarelli: Flip the script
    The Patriots built the blueprint for beating the Rams and Steelers. But what's the blueprint for beating the Pats?
    Power Rankings -- Week 3
    Check in each Tuesday for ESPN.com's NFL Power Rankings.
    Rookie Report: Three's company
    Josh Reed proves that there's enough room for him in the Bills passing attack.



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