2020 Schedule
Pondering retirement again, Brees has 'no regrets'
Drew Brees said he has no regrets about deciding to play this season as he ponders retirement once again.
Tom Brady meets with Saints' Drew Brees, plays with his kids after Bucs' win
The GOAT met with Brees' family on the field after the Bucs' playoff win -- even throwing a touchdown pass to Brees' son, Baylen.
Sources: Falcons to hire Saints' Fontenot as GM
The Falcons are expected to hire Saints front-office executive Terry Fontenot as their next GM, sources told ESPN.
What now for Drew Brees and the Saints? NFL experts debate their title window, future at QB
Drew Brees could retire, plus New Orleans faces a major salary-cap crunch and has several free agents to try to re-sign.
Sources: Lions planning to hire Saints' Campbell
Now that the Saints have been eliminated from the NFL postseason, the Lions are expected to hire New Orleans assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell as their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
2020 NFL season in review: How the season finished, what's next for eliminated playoff teams
What's next for these teams in 2021? The Saints' first order of business is sorting out who their starting quarterback is.
Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20
— Tom Brady's best game in three tries against New Orleans kept the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs, and has Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good.

Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Michael Thomas was shut out: 0 catches on 4 targets. Carlton Davis lined up opposite Thomas on 18 of his 25 routes run, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Davis was the nearest defender on three of Thomas' targets; Sean Murphy-Bunting was the nearest defender on the other.

Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer
Drew Brees has now thrown two INTs in a home playoff game for the first time -- in what might be his last-ever game in the Superdome, since he is widely expected to retire after this season. Brees threw one in the second quarter and one in the fourth, and they're losing the turnover battle 3-0 after dominating in that area in the previous two meetings.

Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
The Next Gen Stats dots on the Devin White interception -- though these aren't going to do that stiff arm justice!
Buccaneers cash in on INT before Saints strike back behind Jameis Winston trick play
Sean Murphy-Bunting's 36-yard interception return set up a touchdown, but then Winston responded with a 56-yard scoring pass against his former team.

Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
How did Tre'Quan Smith get *that* open on his touchdown reception from Jameis Winston? Four defenders on Alvin Kamara is a pretty good start. (Next Gen Stats)

Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer
Drew Brees blinked first in the high-profile showdown against Tom Brady with an ill-advised interception that led to a Buccaneers touchdown in the second quarter. Brees tried to sail a pass to Michael Thomas over the head of CB Sean Murphy-Bunting, but it was underthrown and nearly returned for a pick-six. Brees, who is stingy when it comes to INTs in the regular season, has now thrown at least one pick in six of his last seven playoff games (last week being the only exception).

Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer
I asked Saints DC Dennis Allen what he thinks Tampa's offense has been doing especially well during 5-game win streak. He said they're hitting their deep balls and they've done a “really nice job” with play-action shot game. The Saints have matched up so well against Bucs' talented WRs (CB Marshon Lattimore holding Mike Evans to 0 catches when they're matched up over last 3 meetings; S C.J. Gardner-Johnson matching up well with Chris Godwin in slot). But Antonio Brown addition makes it tougher.

Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer
Saints QB Taysom Hill and RB Latavius Murray were officially declared inactive for Sunday's game – meaning Alvin Kamara will have to carry an even heavier load than usual against the Buccaneers' No. 1-ranked run defense. Ty Montgomery could also chip in. The good news is the Saints' WRs are all healthy. Other Saints inactives: CB Patrick Robinson (hamstring), WR Juwan Johnson, DT Malcolm Roach, OL Derrick Kelly, CB Ken Crawley.
NYGD on 98.7 ESPN: Who wins today?
Anita Marks. Chris Canty & Mike Tannenbaum react to yesterday's NFL Divisional Round action and look ahead to today's slate on 98.7 ESPN. Plus, what should the Jets do next?
Game plans for Sunday's NFL divisional matchups: How each team could win -- and lose
How can all eight teams pick up wins this weekend and advance to the conference championships? These are the edges each team can use to get the advantage.
Will Saints or Bucs defense answer the bell in first Drew Brees-Tom Brady playoff matchup?
If defense wins championships, the Saints and Bucs will need their best in this battle of future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.
Saints get healthier at WR, activate Smith off IR
The Saints activated third-year WR Tre'Quan Smith off of injured reserve ahead of Sunday's playoff game against the Buccaneers.
NFL playoffs divisional-round guide: Picks, bold predictions and more for Sunday's games
What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Key stats to know. And, of course, score predictions. It's all here for each game.
2020 NFC South Standings
TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
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New Orleans | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 482 | 337 |
Tampa Bay | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 492 | 355 |
Carolina | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 350 | 402 |
Atlanta | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 396 | 414 |
2020 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense