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Turnovers doom New Orleans Saints in 26-20 loss the New York Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rex Ryan got the better of his twin again, thanks to big plays by his pride and joy, the New York Jets’ defense.

The offense and special teams came up with some huge plays, too.

Nick Folk remained perfect this season by kicking four field goals, Ryan’s defense held Drew Brees and the high-scoring Saints to six points in the second half, and New York had seven plays of at least 19 yards in a 26-20 upset of New Orleans on Sunday… […]

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Drew Brees leads Saints past Cardinals, 31-7

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With Drew Brees finding his usual rhythm, and the Saints defense showing vast improvement under new coordinator Rob Ryan, it appears that coach Sean Payton is putting together another contender.

Brees passed for three scores and scrambled for New Orleans’ first touchdown rushing of the season, leading the Saints to a 31-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

The Saints quarterback was 29 of 46 for 342 yards, with two TD strikes to tight end Jimmy Graham and the other to Robert Meachem… […]