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What You Missed: Friday, January 2nd Jan 02, 2026

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Saints HC Kellen Moore provided extensive injury updates Friday. Here's what you missed: - Injured Reserve: WR Mason Tipton, TE Jack Stoll, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, DB Michael Davis - Out: WR Chris Olave, RB Alvin Kamara, DT Bryan Bresee, DT Nathan Shepherd - Questionable: G Dillon Radunz, QB Spencer Rattler, LB Demario Davis - Signed to roster: WR Ronnie Bell, WR Samori Toure, OLB Fadil Diggs - Olave is progressing well and in good spirits, but has a journey ahead after blood clot diagnosis - Value of the run game growing across the league - Opportunity for young receivers to step up amid injuries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Thursday, January 1st Jan 01, 2026

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Saints HC Kellen Moore, all three coordinators, LB Demario Davis and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Update on WR Chris Olave's health after Olave was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung STC Phi Galiano: - Lack of execution by the kickoff return team in Tennessee - Special team players taking on larger roles due to injuries and how it affects preparation DC Brandon Staley: - Thoughts on the Falcons' rushing attack - Rookie LB Danny Stutsman is playing at a starting caliber - Being a head coach again is still a dream, but so is coaching the Saints' defense - Falcons' WR Drake London presents challenges as a complete receiver - Value of the run game growing for offenses - Defense handled Titans QB Cam Ward's play extension well - DB Alontae Taylor had a high quality second half against the Titans - DE Chase Young is just entering his prime OC Doug Nussmeier: - Thoughts on Olave's situation - Entering Week 18 with an entirely new receiving corps from the beginning of the season - QB Tyler Shough's ability to adapt to injuries across the rest of the offense - RB Audric Estime's performance against Tennessee was well-deserved - WR Kevin Austin Jr. is making the most of his opportunity in practice as well as games Davis: - Continuing to peak and exceed goals physically and mentally in Year 14 - Desire to continue playing beyond the 2025 season Jordan: - Thoughts on the amount of game balls being handed out after games - Winning as a team - Future with the Saints - Closing out the season against Atlanta's offense Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dot: Chris Olave OUT for season finale: What's next for Saints at receiver? Jan 01, 2026

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What You Missed: Wednesday, December 31st Jan 01, 2026

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Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Injury report: - Impact of rookie class - Benefits of rookies getting extended playing time - Giving the city something to cheer for during win streak - Shough's growth has stood out in his leadership and pocket awareness -The timing of turning to Shough felt right - WR Chris Olave's route running is an important trait for the offense - Shough's accountability is a huge benefit for a quarterback - Thoughts on Falcons RB Bijan Robinson - Having stability across an offseason after one-year stints in LA and Philly - Quick game allows the offense to get into a rhythm to take shots - Shough's development and execution within the structure of the play Shough: - Growing up watching NFL Films Mic'd Up - Watching his interactions on the sideline during his Mic'd Up segment - Being intentional when having conversations on the sideline - Thoughts on Falcons' safeties Xavier Watts and Jessie Bates - Success on the field translating to leadership - Red zone struggles against Atlanta in first meeting - Rookie LT Kelvin Banks Jr. has lived up to high expectations - Continuing to elevate the offense despite injuries - Moore's leadership style in respected by players because it's organic - Respect for the entire rookie QB class Banks: - Playing with more anticipation - Shough's personality makes him a good leader - Thoughts on Shough's Rookie of the Year case Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Tyler Shough cement Rookie of the Year in Week 18? Dec 31, 2025

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Nick and Mike preview Saints at Falcons - Saints' rookies gaining national attention - Will Alontae Taylor stay or go? - Should the Saints be aggressive in free agency? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Monday, December 29th Dec 29, 2025

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Saints HC Kellen Moore, LT Kelvin Banks Jr. and DL Jonah Williams spoke to the media Monday. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Deciding Week 9 was the right time for Tyler Shough to take over as the starting quarterback - Explanation of why it's important to highlight positive moments by giving away game balls - Playing on the scout team allowed Shough to learn how to navigate the pocket and test his arm in a low-consequence setting - Shough has earned national recognition and Rookie of the Year buzz Banks: - Captains have generated buy-in with the younger players - Moore is a players' coach who is open to new ideas and collaboration from players during install meetings - Individual players receiving game balls is a reflection of team success - Shough's progression since the beginning of the season - Listening to and applying criticism has been the most important lesson as a rookie Williams: - Thoughts on DE Chase Young's strip-six - Consistency from Moore and DC Brandon Staley held the locker room together - Moore's levelheadedness allows the team to focus on progression instead of getting caught up in wins and losses Moore (again): - Choosing to take an eight-point lead at the end of the game instead of attempting a two-point conversion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full Episode: Saints top Titans: Tyler Shough is "undeniably" the real deal Dec 28, 2025

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Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' win at Tennessee. - Depleted Saints' offense wins fourth consecutive game - Should Chris Olave win Comeback Player of the Year? - Tyler Shough wins the Battle of the Rookie QBs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dot: Saints are going to have to find a way to win with mostly empty cupboards today Dec 28, 2025

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Pro Bowl rosters revealed: Were any Saints snubbed? Dec 26, 2025

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Nick and Mike preview Saints at Titans. - Biggest areas left to improve? - Saints rookies earning high praise - Over/unders for the rest of the season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dot: Tyler Shough has a chance to raise his profile nationally with showdown against Cam Ward Dec 26, 2025

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