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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen, right, talks with officials after throwing a challenge flag during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Saints begin Dennis Allen era vs rebuilding Falcons
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Thu,09/08/22-2:44PM , 362 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (9-8) at ATLANTA (7-10)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox

OPENING LINE: Saints by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.

SERIES RECORD: Falcons lead 54-52-0.

LAST MEETING: Saints beat the Falcons 30-20 on Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta.

SAINTS OFFENSE: OVERALL (28), RUSH (15), PASS (32), SCORING (19).
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, right, visits with Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell, left, on the field after an NFL preseason football game in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. Adrian Peterson still wants to play in the NFL after he fights Le’Veon Bell in the boxing ring. The four-time All-Pro running back Peterson is taking on the two-time All-Pro back Bell on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It’ll be the first boxing match for the former NFL stars. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar, File)

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Adrian Peterson set to box Le'Veon Bell, wants to play again
By ROB MAADDI - AP Pro Football Writer
Thu,09/08/22-2:09PM , 107 Reads
Adrian Peterson still wants to play in the NFL after he fights Le’Veon Bell in the boxing ring.

A four-time All-Pro running back, Peterson is taking on the two-time All-Pro back Bell on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It’ll be the first boxing match for the former NFL stars.
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Chase Daniel greets New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen, right, after a preseason NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Saints won 27-10. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Dennis Allen-led Saints begin new era vs. rebuilding Falcons
By PAUL NEWBERRY - AP Sports Writer
Thu,09/08/22-1:28PM , 185 Reads
ATLANTA (AP) — It's going to be a bit strange to see someone other than Sean Payton on the New Orleans sideline.
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Former Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning laughs as he addresses the crowd as his jersey, number 10, is retired at a half time ceremony during an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The two-time Super Bowl MVP is already quite the media pro. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

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Witty, engaging Eli Manning is master pitchman, media pro
By ROB MAADDI - AP Pro Football Writer
Thu,09/08/22-10:07AM , 172 Reads
Eli Manning deftly turned a question about preparing for his television gig into a brand promotion.

The two-time Super Bowl MVP is already a master pitchman and media pro.
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