NFL Week 9: Sunday TV schedule features Packers vs. Chiefs

Falcons at Saints: The heady days during which New Orleans offenses routinely rolled up 350 yards are gone, disappearing with the retirement of Drew Brees. Whereas Coach Sean Payton has masterfully wrung almost every little thing he might from the roster, Jameis Winston’s season-ending knee damage is a blow and raises the query of simply what Payton will give you subsequent. The protection pissed off Brady in beating the Buccaneers final week and is making the Tremendous Bowl champions sweat a bit within the NFC South. Winners of three in a row, the Saints can additional flip up the warmth on the Bucs, a crew they beat twice final yr, with a win over the Falcons, however they may also be going ahead with out extensive receiver Michael Thomas, who introduced that he isn’t in a position to play this season due to an ankle damage.