Draftees, free agents give Saints added depth
July 25, 2012
Morganza Tax: TLCD begins pitching for tax measure support
July 25, 2012Sept. 9 vs. Washington Noon FOX
Head coach: Mike Shanahan (154-110 career record)
2011 record: 5-11
Total Offense: 336.7 yards per game (16th)
Total Defense: 339.8 yards allowed per game (13th)
Key Players: Robert Griffin III, Roy Helu and London Fletcher
Sept. 16 @ Panthers Noon FOX
Head coach: Ron Rivera (6-10 career record)
2011 record: 6-10
Total Offense: 389.8 yards per game (7th)
Total Defense: 377.6 yards allowed per game (28th)
Key Players: Cam Newton, Steve Smith and Jon Beason
Sept. 23 vs. Chiefs Noon CBS
Head coach: Romeo Crennel (26-41 career record)
2011 record: 7-9
Total Offense: 310.8 yards per game (27th)
Total Defense: 333.3 yards allowed per game (11th)
Key Players: Jamaal Charles, Dwayne Bowe and Eric Berry
Sept. 30 @ Packers 3:25 p.m. FOX
Head coach: Mike McCarthy (63-33 career record)
2011 record: 15-1
Total Offense: 405.1 yards per game (3rd)
Total Defense: 411.6 yards allowed per game (32nd)
Key Players: Aaron Rodgers, Greg Jennings and Clay Matthews
Oct. 7 vs. Chargers 7:20 p.m. NBC
Head coach: Norv Turner (106-113-1 career record)
2011 record: 8-8
Total Offense: 393.1 yards per game (6th)
Total Defense: 346.6 yards allowed per game (16th)
Key Players: Phillip Rivers, Antonio Gates and Shaun Phillips
Oct. 14 BYE WEEK
Oct. 21 @ Buccaneers Noon FOX
Head coach: Greg Schiano (first-ever season)
2011 record: 4-12
Total Offense: 319.2 yards per game (21st)
Total Defense: 394.4 yards allowed per game (30th)
Key Players: Josh Freeman, Vincent Jackson and Gerald McCoy
Oct. 28 @ Broncos 7:20 p.m. NBC
Head coach: John Fox (81-79 career record)
2011 record: 8-8
Total Offense: 316.6 yards per game (23rd)
Total Defense: 357.8 yards allowed per game (20th)
Key Players: Peyton Manning, Von Miller and Champ Bailey
Nov. 5 vs. Eagles 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Head coach: Andy Reid (126-81-1 career record)
2011 record: 8-8
Total Offense: 399.1 yards per game (4th)
Total Defense: 324.9 yards allowed per game (8th)
Key Players: Mike Vick, LeSean McCoy and DeMeco Ryans
Nov. 11 vs. Falcons Noon FOX
Head coach: Mike Smith (43-21 career record)
2011 record: 10-6
Total Offense: 376.6 yards per game (10th)
Total Defense: 333.6 yards allowed per game (12th)
Key Players: Matt Ryan, Roddy White and John Abraham
Nov. 18 @ Raiders 3:05 p.m. FOX
Head coach: Dennis Allen (first-ever season)
2011 record: 8-8
Total Offense: 379.5 yards per game (9th)
Total Defense: 387.6 yards allowed per game (29th)
Key Players: Carson Palmer, Darren McFadden and Rolando McClain
Nov. 25 vs. 49ers 3:25 p.m. FOX
Head coach: Jim Harbaugh (13-3 career record)
2011 record: 13-3
Total Offense: 310.9 yards per game (26th)
Total Defense: 308.2 yards allowed per game (4th)
Key Players: Alex Smith, Vernon Davis and Patrick Willis
Nov. 29 @ Falcons 7:20 p.m. NFL
Head coach: Mike Smith (43-21 career record)
2011 record: 10-6
Total Offense: 376.6 yards per game (10th)
Total Defense: 333.6 yards allowed per game (12th)
Key Players: Matt Ryan, Roddy White and John Abraham
Dec. 9 @ Giants 3:25 p.m. FOX
Head coach: Tom Coughlin (142-114 career record)
2011 record: 9-7
Total Offense: 385.1 yards per game (8th)
Total Defense: 376.4 yards allowed per game (27th)
Key Players: Eli Manning, Victor Cruz and Jason Pierre-Paul
Dec. 16 vs. Buccaneers Noon FOX
Head coach: Greg Schiano (first-ever season)
2011 record: 4-12
Total Offense: 319.2 yards per game (21st)
Total Defense: 394.4 yards allowed per game (30th)
Key Players: Josh Freeman, Vincent Jackson and Gerald McCoy
Dec. 23 @ Cowboys Noon FOX
Head coach: Jason Garrett (13-11 career record)
2011 record: 8-8
Total Offense: 375.5 yards per game (11th)
Total Defense: 343.2 yards allowed per game (14th)
Key Players: Tony Romo, Jason Witten and DeMarcus Ware
Dec. 30 vs. Panthers Noon FOX
Head coach: Ron Rivera (6-10 career record)
2011 record: 6-10
Total Offense: 389.8 yards per game (7th)
Total Defense: 377.6 yards allowed per game (28th)
Key Players: Cam Newton, Steve Smith and Jon Beason
