New Orleans Saints
Lance Moore - #16 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 190 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/31/1983 |
| Birthplace | Westerville, OH |
| College | Toledo |
| Years played | 8 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | 1041 | 6 |
Brees' nearly perfect second half leads Saints past Steelers
Drew Brees passed for 305 yards and two touchdowns and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10 on Sunday night.
Report: Saints could be without Bush until Week 11
Saints RB Reggie Bush was cleared to return to practice last Monday. Now it looks like he may not return until Week 11.
Bush, Thomas both to miss Week Eight
USA Today reports that both Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas will miss the Saints' Week Eight game vs. the Steelers, the fifth consecutive game that New Orleans has been without its top two running backs.
Injury divides RB Thomas, Saints
With RB Pierre Thomas set to become a free agent for the second offseason in a row, he and head coach Sean Payton are drifting apart.
Saints RB Bush misses practice, unlikely to play
Saints RB Reggie Bush did not practice Wednesday after being cleared to do so earlier in the week. It is unlikely he will play on Sunday.
Bush set to return to Saints backfield
Saints RB Reggie Bush told reporters has been cleared to play in Week Eight when the Saints host the Steelers, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
With Thomas still rehabbing, Payton reportedly growing impatient
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported Sunday that Sean Payton had lost his patience with RB Pierre Thomas. The Saints' starter hurt his ankle in Week Three and has not played since.
Browns ride defense in stunner over Saints
David Bowens returned two of Drew Brees' four interceptions for touchdowns and the Browns took a stunning 30-17 victory over the defending champion Saints on Sunday.
Sideline worker injured during Browns-Saints game
A sideline worker was injured in the third quarter of Sunday's Browns-Saints game after Saints WR Courtney Roby collided with him on a punt return.
Saints activate Sharper from PUP list
New Orleans has activated FS Darren Sharper from its physically-unable-to-perform list, and he could play in Sunday's game vs. the Browns.
Injuries an obstacle for Saints’ improved defense
Although the Saints' defense has compensated for a decrease in takeaways compared to last season, the secondary has been hit hard by injuries, and its depth is being tested.
Rewind: Remembering the Ricky Williams trade
Mike Beacom examines the infamous trade Mike Ditka executed on Draft Day 1999 to select Ricky Williams. After all these years, has Williams finally proven Ditka right? Was he worth all those picks?
Saints place Gay on IR; release Ingram
The Saints made a couple of moves on Wednesday, placing CB Randall Gay on injured reserve and releasing LB Clint Ingram.
Brees announces new baby's name via Twitter
Saints QB Drew Brees and his wife, Brittany, welcomed their second son into the world Tuesday, and then announced his name via Twitter on Wednesday.
Rookie Meter: Undrafted Ivory makes a splash
Rams QB Sam Bradford regains the top spot in this week's Rookie Meter, but last Sunday belonged to undrafted Saints RB Chris Ivory.
PLAYER NEWS
Moore caught 11 passes for 123 yards in Thursday's loss to the Falcons.|||||||
This was a season-high for Moore, who is a nice low-end No. 2 receiver or matchup-based flex option in fantasy.
Moore caught nine passes for 121 yards - both season-highs - in New Orleans' 35-28 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.|||||||
Moore has been targeted 25 times in the Saints' last two games compared to 23 times in the team's first three contests.
Moore caught four passes for 70 yards with a TD in Sunday's overtime loss to the Chiefs.|||||||
It could be tough for Moore and Drew Brees to hook up Sunday against a Green Bay team has has allowed an average of 155.7 yards passing in its first three games.
Moore had 120 yards and a touchdown on six receptions during Sunday's season opener, a 40-32 loss to visiting Washington.|||||||
Moore's 120 yards were the second-most in one game over his career. He had 149 during a loss to Atlanta on Sept. 26, 2010.
Moore is among the inactives for Saturday's playoff game against San Francisco.|||||||
Moore has been hampered by a sore left hamstring.
