In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explores Bruce Arians' harsh assessment of Tom Brady's play. Plus, one faux contender, a draft class that lifted a franchise and a defense that could fuel a title run.

Ahead of their season-opening clash against the Redskins, the Eagles placed their No. 1 wide receiver on the most recent injury report.

After suffering excruciating playoff exits in back-to-back seasons, are the Saints set to bounce back again? Adam Rank provides a look at where the team stands heading into the 2019 campaign.

Over the last six weeks, the Saints have allowed a league-low 74 points. Saints DT Sheldon Rankins said the defense wants to be the reason the team is hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in February.

The NFC South is arguably the toughest division in the NFL, boasting multiple legitimate playoff contenders. But there's one team in the South that Herbie Teope says we'll be talking about at length come February.

Will Calvin Ridley help return the Falcons' offense to the ranks of the elite? Can Marcus Davenport elevate the Saints' pass rush? Herbie Teope gets you ready for camp in the NFC South.

Does Dak Prescott have enough weapons? Will the Rams get any pass-rush pressure off the edge? Can the Packers' young secondary hold up? Gregg Rosenthal identifies the biggest weak spot for each NFC team.

With all due respect to the Steelers, do the Saints boast the NFL's top triplets? Is Cam Newton in position to regain MVP form? Will Tampa Bay flip the script on defense? Gregg Rosenthal examines the loaded lineups across the NFC South.

Marcus Mariota and Dalvin Cook went down in losses for the Titans and Vikings today. Here are the big injuries we are tracking on this Week 4 Sunday.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is expected to play against the Philadelphia Eagles today, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Week 1 concludes tonight with a pair of can't-miss matchups. Adrian Peterson and the Saints visit the Vikings and the Chargers and Broncos face off in an AFC West showdown.

Will Cam Newton be able to take full advantage of his new weapons in Carolina -- or will health get in the way? Kevin Patra has the lowdown on the NFC South.

Alvin Kamara, Chris Carson and Chris Godwin all showed promise over the weekend. Gregg Rosenthal lists the best and worst of the NFC in Preseason Week 3.

Can rookie RB Chris Carson pass Eddie Lacy and Thomas Rawls on the Seahawks' depth chart? Gregg Rosenthal explores intriguing QB-free position battles.

Sunday's doubleheader began with Pittsburgh Steelers WR Justin Hunter diving into the end zone for a fourth-quarter touchdown to give the Steelers a 17-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Heinz Field.

The New Orleans Saints placed linebacker Dannell Ellerbe on injured reserve with a foot injury, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. The team plans to waive Ellerbe once he's healthy.

The Saints entered the 2017 draft with a visible need at cornerback and addressed that with their first selection. They signed that new addition and five others on Friday.

We continue our school-by-school look at the best NFL draft picks since 2000 with Florida. See where Percy Harvin, one of the most electrifying players of his generation, lands on the Gators' top-5 list.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone bottles up Montgomery on third-and-short.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone disrupts Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron's ambitious hurdle attempt.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins intercepted by Detroit Lions inside linebacker Alex Anzalone.

Watch the highlights between the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions in their Week 4 matchup.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone submits his version of the #RunRichRun 40-yard dash with his dog Sammy.

Watch the New Orleans Saints' best defensive plays from their Week 15 win against the Carolina Panthers.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone breaks through the screen pass to stop Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey.

New Orleans Saints LB Alex Anzalone joins the crew of "Up to the Minute" to discuss what corrections the team can make despite winning Week 10 matchup and what he saw when head coach Sean Payton broke the fire alarm.

The New Orleans Saints do damage on the ground and through the air as they knock off the Cincinnati Bengals 51-14 in Week 10 of NFL action.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone blitzes up the middle and sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton.

The New Orleans Saints hand the Los Angeles Rams their first loss of the season with a 45-35 victory in Week 9 of NFL action.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone lunges and intercepts Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff's pass.

Watch highlights of the Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints game from preseason week four.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone intercepts the Los Angeles Rams as they drive to the end zone during preseason Week 4.