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.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks spotlights five teams suffering from an identity crisis. Plus, the truth about Baltimore's play-calling firestorm and much more.

Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson is having his best season of his career. He currently lists third in the NFL sack race and he wants to take the lead.

Are the Bills taking the AFC East? Will rookie QBs keep rolling? Can anyone stop Dalvin Cook? Gregg Rosenthal runs through second-half NFL storylines to track.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport suffered a significant foot injury during Sunday's loss to the 49ers and will undergo season-ending surgery, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Week 7 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle/knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday. Plus other news we're monitoring around the league.

Week 6 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

Week 5 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 13 Sunday games.

Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport suffered a toe injury in Week 8 and is undergoing tests, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Here are other injuries we're tracking.

It's dress rehearsal week in the NFL as teams get ready for the start of the NFL season. Who will take center stage? Here's what to watch for in Week 3 of the preseason.

Texas-San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport was selected No. 14 overall by the New Orleans Saints after the team traded its 27th and 147th overall picks in this year's draft, plus their 2019 first-round pick to Green Bay.

When Jeremy Bergman and Nick Shook graded the 2017 rookie classes of all 32 NFL teams, three earned "A" marks and 11 received "C" marks or worse.

Both Rookie of the Year winners (Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore) hailed from New Orleans. How did the rest of the division's newbies fare? Jeremy Bergman provides rookie grades and offseason game plans for each NFC South team.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee and running back T.J. Yeldon are listed as questionable for the team's playoff tilt against the Buffalo Bills.

The Falcons will secure a spot in the playoffs with a win over the Panthers or a Seahawks loss. Kevin Patra has everything else you need to know as Week 17 kickoff approaches.

Bucky Brooks says the Giants and Broncos are among the top candidates to make a big turnaround in 2018, while Daniel Jeremiah explains why Philip Rivers and Russell Wilson might have had something to do with Baker Mayfield's Senior Bowl decision.

Sunday's Week 15 slate of games has plenty of playoff implications, highlighted by the Steelers-Patriots tilt. Kevin Patra has everything you need to know about the weekend's matchups.

The Philadelphia Eagles officially placed quarterback Carson Wentz (ACL) on injured reserve. Plus, other injuries we're tracking around the league.

Deion Jones intercepted Drew Brees in the end zone, thwarting a potential Saints game-winning drive and preserving a 20-17 victory for the Atlanta Falcons (8-5) over New Orleans (9-4).

The Saints earned the win Sunday but suffered a big loss on defense. Pass-rusher Alex Okafor is out for the season with a torn Achilles, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

The matchup of the week is ... Saints-Bills? You better believe it! Kevin Patra has everything you need to know for all the matchups as Week 10 approaches.

Week 3 provides plenty of compelling matchups, including a battle of unbeaten squads when the Lions play the Falcons on Sunday. Kevin Patra breaks down this week's remaining slate of 15 games.

Cleveland fears Corey Coleman broke a bone in his hand in an injury similar to one he suffered last season, Ian Rapoport reported. Coleman missed six weeks with a broken hand in 2016.

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.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger breaks down New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson's 9.5 sacks so far this season, tied for most in the NFL.

Watch the best defensive plays made by the New Orleans Saints in their Week 11 matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.

Watch the highlights of the Week 10 matchup versus the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints.

Pro Football Focus ranks every player who earned a grade of at least 90 in Week 9.

Check out the New Orleans Saints best defensive plays in Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on "Sunday Night Football."

Watch the highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch the highlights of the Week 8 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears.

Watch the best moments from the Week 5 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New Orleans Saints.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

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

Watch the best plays from the Week 2 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Watch the best plays from the New Orleans Saints defense in their Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch the New Orleans Saints' best defensive plays from the 2019 NFL season.

Watch the highlights from the Wild Card matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints.

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Take a look at the Saints top defensive plays against the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving night. New Orleans tallied nine sacks, a pair of interceptions and a goal line stand.

Watch highlights from Week 2 game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams.

New Orleans Saints drop Deshaun Watson for major loss on their SIXTH sack of the game.