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Nathan Shepherd named one of the NFC's players of the week for his performance vs Carolina

The end result of the play didn't work out in the New Orleans Saints favor, but Nathan Shepherd still earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his blocked field goal against the Carolina Panthers in Week 10. Shepherd, who also recorded a sack in the Saints' 17-7 win, burst through the gap between the long snapper and left guard to get his hands on Ryan Fitzgerald's 48-yard field goal attempt. SEE MORE>>

Drew Brees has his 1st broadcast assignment for Fox, and Jameis Winston will be on the field

Jameis Winston was Drew Brees' immediate successor as New Orleans Saints quarterback. So it's only fitting that as Brees returns to the broadcast booth, it'll be Winston on the field throwing passes. Winston will officially make his first start of the season for the New York Giants on Sunday, the team confirmed Wednesday. SEE MORE>>

Saints roundtable Part 1: Our experts' grade for the team, biggest surprise and first-half MVPs

The New Orleans Saints are 2-8 entering the bye week. It's a perfect time for The Times-Picayune Saints' writers to sit at the roundtable and give our thoughts on the season so far. SEE MORE>>

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Nathan Shepherd named one of the NFC's players of the week for his performance vs Carolina

The National Football League announced today that New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd has been named the Week 10 NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. It is the first conference player of the week honor for Shepherd in his eight-year NFL career. Shepherd, 6-4, 315, was originally a third round selection (72nd overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets out of Fort Hays State, joining the Black and Gold as an unrestricted free agent in 2023. SEE MORE>>