The New Orleans Saints’ injury report continues to look positive. Only tight end David Thomas (concussion), right tackle Zach Strief (knee) and linebacker Will Herring (hamstring) were held out of Wednesday’s practice.

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Bradley Handwerger / WWLTV.com Sports Reporter

CHARLOTTE, N.C.  – As the clock wound down to triple zeroes on the scoreboard Sunday in New Orleans’ dramatic 30-27 win over Carolina, most players streamed onto the field, shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries with the afternoon’s opponent.

Well, most people did.

Carolina tight end Jeremy Shockey, formerly of the Saints, darted away from the field, immediately heading for the home team’s tunnel.

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The New Orleans Saints improved to 4-1 with their 30-27 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Here are some of the key statistics from the game.

Third-down conversions: The Saints were an amazing 12 of 17, a 71 percent rate. With that high of a success rate it really is a bit surprising the game was as close as it was except … the Panthers were 7 of 12 for 58 percent on third downs. The Saints’ defense definitely wants to be able to get off the field better than that.

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Jeff Duncan, The Times-Picayune

One of the most common tweets from pro athletes is “Rise and grind.”

Indeed, some days in life you shine and others you grind. The New Orleans Saints’ 23-10 victory in Jacksonville definitely fell under the “grind” category.

This was a hard-hat game. Nothing fancy or pretty. Just a workmanlike effort that produced a third consecutive victory.

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Jacksonville, Fla. — The New Orleans Saints beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-10 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville on Sunday with a methodical offense and good, timely defensive stops.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees was 31-of-44 for 351 yards and a touchdown. He had two interceptions, one a bad throw, one tipped off Robert Meachem’s hands.

Darren Sproles had a big game, rushing for 75 yards and 56 yards receiving. Jimmy Graham had 132 yards receiving and a touchdown.

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The Times-Picayune

New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams addressed the media after Friday’s practice. Here is a transcript of his remarks. The Saints visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday

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The New Orleans Saints announced their official injury report for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma is listed as doubtful after not practicing on Friday. Cornerback Tracy Porter is questionable after returning to practice on a limited basis.

Receiver Marques Colston and kicker Garrett Hartley have officially been ruled out, as expected. Everyone else on the Saints’ injury list is listed as probable.

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Doug Tatum, The Times-Picayune

The New Orleans Saints announced Thursday that they will wear throwback uniforms in Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans at the Superdome.

The last time the Saints wore throwbacks was Dec. 1, 2002 against Tampa Bay.

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By James Varney, The Times-Picayune

Technically, the New Orleans Saints have lost three games in a row and given up 83 points in the past two of those. In truth, only those two mattered. The game that began the losing streak, against Tampa Bay, was a meaningless ender to last regular season, whereas the others were a playoff loss at Seattle and the 2011 opener at Green Bay.

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By James Varney, The Times-Picayune

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton stuck by a best-case-scenario timetable for the return of Marques Colston, while also offering veiled hints that wide receiver Lance Moore may be available Sunday.

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