The New Orleans Saints and L.A. Rams face off again, so let’s break down the biggest X-factors to swing the matchup. 

- Taysom Hill’s usage needs to keep trending up

- Sack Matt Stafford … win the game, that’s what the numbers say

- Derek Carr’s sack avoidance has been impressive. Keep it going

- Tackle Puka Nacua (easier said than done)

- Does practice make perfect vs McVay’s offense?

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From 'Sleeper King' (Subscribe Here): James identifies which Saints Wide Receiver you should target on the waiver wire heading into their Week 13 game against the Rams

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The New Orleans Saints are back in action for a 6-week sprint to the finish line, so who has the most to prove? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the players with the most to prove the rest of the way on both offense and defense, break down some thoughts on the wild weekend of football we actually got to watch and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 1: Bye Week Thoughts: Saints and Everyone Else Still Alive After Wild Weekend

… The New Orleans Saints didn’t play football this week, and man, was that well timed. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by diving in on the football madness that occurred over the weekend, and some results that have kept the Saints – and basically everyone else – breathing in the playoff race (Thanks, Dallas).

SEGMENT 2: A Lot on the Line, Offense: Can Kendre Miller Show Us Something?

… We’re down to a 6-game sprint to the finish, and that’ll mean different things for a lot of this New Orleans Saints roster. But who has the most on the line? Let’s start on offense and with a guy that we won’t actually see until Week 14. Yes, that’s the oft-injured RB Kendre Miller. There’s no more DA, can Kendre make a good impression? We’ll also talk a veteran WR with a massive opportunity to be WR1 and a few young linemen who need to prove whether they’re a part of the future. 

SEGMENT 3: A Lot on the Line, Defense: Alontae Taylor Says He’s a CB1. We Need to See It.

… The New Orleans Saints have made changes on defense, some by choice and others … not. But who on that reworked group has the most on the line? We’ll start with the obvious in Alontae Taylor, who is auditioning to be this team’s CB1 and so far has turned in some mixed results. Can he put it all together? We’ll also talk defensive ends and a pair of players looking for a new deal, a rookie DB who needs to show he can be the future across from Alontae, and a coaching staff that needs to draw a line in the sand here, because there might not be any more opportunities if they don’t deliver this time.

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The New Orleans Saints didn’t play football this week, and man, was that well timed. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by diving in on the football madness that occurred over the weekend, and some results that have kept the Saints – and basically everyone else – breathing in the playoff race (Thanks, Dallas).

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The New Orleans Saints have made changes on defense, some by choice and others … not. But who on that reworked group has the most on the line? We’ll start with the obvious in Alontae Taylor, who is auditioning to be this team’s CB1 and so far has turned in some mixed results. Can he put it all together? We’ll also talk defensive ends and a pair of players looking for a new deal, a rookie DB who needs to show he can be the future across from Alontae, and a coaching staff that needs to draw a line in the sand here, because there might not be any more opportunities if they don’t deliver this time. 

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We’re down to a 6-game sprint to the finish, and that’ll mean different things for a lot of this New Orleans Saints roster. But who has the most on the line? Let’s start on offense and with a guy that we won’t actually see until Week 14. Yes, that’s the oft-injured RB Kendre Miller. There’s no more DA, can Kendre make a good impression? We’ll also talk a veteran WR with a massive opportunity to be WR1 and a few young linemen who need to prove whether they’re a part of the future. 

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The New Orleans Saints are sitting back this week during their bye, so it’s a perfect opportunity to reset ahead of the stretch run. On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the final six games and what the Saints have to do to give themselves a legit chance at the postseason. Spoiler: The odds aren’t great. We’ll also break down the latest on Erik McCoy, why Darren Rizzi looks like Bob the Builder in team meetings these days, we’ll get insight from Assistant GM Jeff Ireland on the state of the team and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints Rundown: Latest on Erik McCoy, Rizzi as Bob the Builder and more 

… The New Orleans Saints are idle this week, but there’s still news to share. We’ve got the latest on Erik McCoy’s injury, another accolade for Taysom Hill, why Darren Rizzi is looking like Bob the Builder these days during team meetings. We’ll also get insight from NFL analyst Mark Schlereth on Taysom Hill’s big day. 

SEGMENT 2: Interview: Saints Asst. GM Jeff Ireland Breaks Down Season with Mike Hoss

… What’s the Saints front office up to these days? Saints Asst. GM and scouting director Jeff Ireland sits down with Mike Hoss to share his takes on the season, key players, why kickers seem to be struggling these days and a lot more.

SEGMENT 2: Previewing Saints’ Final 6 Games: Are the Playoffs Still a Possibility?

… The New Orleans Saints went into their bye week on a high, but how much confidence should you have coming out of it that they can make something of their 2024 season? Jeff and Steve close out today’s episode by breaking down the final six games, which games look like wins, which look like losses and what the Saints will have to do to give themselves a chance. Plus: Here’s who you should be rooting for in Week 12.

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The New Orleans Saints are idle this week, but there’s still news to share. We’ve got the latest on Erik McCoy’s injury, another accolade for Taysom Hill, why Darren Rizzi is looking like Bob the Builder these days during team meetings. We’ll also get insight from NFL analyst Mark Schlereth on Taysom Hill’s big day. 

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What’s the Saints front office up to these days? Saints Asst. GM and scouting director Jeff Ireland sits down with Mike Hoss to share his takes on the season, key players, why kickers seem to be struggling these days and a lot more.

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The New Orleans Saints went into their bye week on a high, but how much confidence should you have coming out of it that they can make something of their 2024 season? Jeff and Steve close out today’s episode by breaking down the final six games, which games look like wins, which look like losses and what the Saints will have to do to give themselves a chance. Plus: Here’s who you should be rooting for in Week 12.

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