NFL preseason Week 3 takeaways: O Canada, land of the shortened field
The Packers and Raiders ad-libbed, Daniel Jones impressed and Tom Brady showed his wheels. Here's a look at the big takeaways from the third full week of the 2019 NFL preseason.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
- 8/9L 34-25
- 8/18W 19-17
- 8/24
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 9/9
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 9/15
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 9/22
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 9/29
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/6
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/13
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/20
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/27
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/10
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- 11/24
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/28h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 12/8
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/16
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/22
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/29h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
NFL Preseason Power Rankings: Who's on the hot seat entering 2019?
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Training camp MVPs for all 32 NFL teams
NFL Nation tabs Mr. Training Camp for every team, from the reigning Defensive Player of the Year to a potential quarterback of the future.
Hill rallies Saints to 19-17 victory over Chargers
Taysom Hill had 191 yards of offense and directed three second-half scoring drives to help the New Orleans Saints rally for a 19-17 exhibition victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
NFL preseason Week 2 takeaways: Jimmy G a bit rusty in first game back from injury
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Superdome to be renovated before '24 Super Bowl
New Orleans' Superdome, the iconic domed stadium that's home to the Saints football team, will be getting a $450 million facelift before it hosts its next Super Bowl in 2024.
Judge: NFL can hold off on depositions in suit
Louisiana's Supreme Court has ruled that the NFL can hold off, for now, on providing documents and answering questions in a Saints fan's lawsuit over referees' failure to call crucial penalties in a playoff game won by the Rams.
Carpenter expects Brees to still have good season (1:13)
Barnwell's flawless NFL roster: 53 players, $188.2 million to spend
One 53-man roster, under the NFL's $188.2 million salary cap. The third annual perfect team is unbeatable. And we can prove it.
Louisiana Gov. working on extending Saints lease
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the state is working on lease extensions with the New Orleans Saints designed to keep the NFL club in the Superdome for up to 30 additional years.
WR Matthews retires from NFL (0:53)
Barnwell: Has the inevitable Drew Brees decline already begun?
For years, the rest of the Saints held back Brees from winning his second Super Bowl. Now? The quarterback is showing clear signs of regression.
Vet WR Matthews released after leaving Saints
Rishard Matthews, who joined the Saints in June after a minicamp tryout, was released on Saturday after leaving the team.
WR Matthews retires days after leaving Saints
Rishard Matthews announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, writing on Instagram that he was fed up by feeling he was disposable as an NFL player.
Vikings debut new offense in 34-25 preseason win over Saints
Kirk Cousins was flawless in his lone series in Minnesota's new offensive scheme, backup Sean Mannion delivered a scoring pass under a heavy rush, and the Vikings defeated New Orleans 34-25 in the preseason opener for both clubs on Friday night.
Fan's suit vs. NFL drops Saints from subpoena
Lawyer for fan suing the NFL over the failure to call a crucial penalty in a January playoff game has dropped the Saints from a subpoena for records regarding the game.
NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Mecole Hardman adds more speed to Chiefs' offense
Kansas City's top draft pick showed he could add another wrinkle to the Chiefs' potent offense. It was all part of the big takeaways from the opening week of the 2019 NFL preseason.
Saints join NFL against fan's 'no call' lawsuit
The New Orleans Saints have joined the NFL in its opposition to a fan's lawsuit stemming from the crucial missed call during the NFC Championship Game.
What are the expectations for Brees in 2019? (1:49)
Predicting the NFL teams likeliest to decline: Barnwell picks five for 2019
Four 2018 playoff teams -- and one rebuilding team -- are likely to be worse in 2019. Here's why each could see a drop-off.
NFL position battles to watch during training camp for all 32 teams
Will quarterbacks Josh Rosen and Dwayne Haskins be ready to start by Week 1? We break down the best job competitions across the league.
Saints LS claps back at league-low Madden rating
Saints long-snapper Zach Wood was given the lowest rating (36) in the league in the recently released edition of EA Sports' Madden NFL -- and he let his feelings be known Friday.
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2018 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 504 | 353 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 414 | 423 |
| Carolina | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 376 | 382 |
| Tampa Bay | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 396 | 464 |
Team Stats
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