Hello, hello! Welcome to the Saturday edition of the Saints Insider newsletter. Let's cut straight to the chase here. In case you missed the big news yesterday, Andy Dalton will more than likely start as the Saints quarterback on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. New Orleans coach Dennis Allen name-dropped the veteran backup with no hesitation when asked who will get the nod. Jameis Winston, meanwhile, was listed as doubtful on the final Friday injury report. Technically, that means there's still a chance he plays. But he was also doubtful last Friday only to be ruled out Saturday. What else happened Friday? Glad you asked. Well, beat reporter Luke Johnson gives an overall look at the Saints' latest injury report. Wide receiver Michael Thomas has been deemed out. The Saints signed Chris Harris to their practice squad. Columnist Rod Walker writers about Harris' underdog story.Episode No. 100 of the Dattitude Podcast dropped. There's a special surprise, and columnist Jeff Duncan and crew preview Week 5. Sports betting writer Jim Derry breaks down the best bets and over/unders for this weekend's slew of games. In case I missed or forgot something, be sure to still check out the Saints page on Nola.com for all the latest and greatest content from The Times-Picayune crew. Sunday's Saints-Seahawks game at the Caesars Superdome will have a noon kickoff and air live on FOX. Enjoy your Saturday! Waack out. |