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ESPN.com | October 15, 2017

Most of the Saints' players briefly knelt in unity before the national anthem like they did in Week 4. Then they all stood during the anthem – with several players and coaches locking arms. Their kneeling was met with loud boos from the crowd, especially since it awkwardly occurred at the same time that the Superdome PA announcer requested a moment of silence for fallen New Orleans police officer Marcus McNeil. The crowd then cheered as players stood up.

The Saints are 8-14 over their past 22 home games -- a pretty stunning turn after they went 8-0 in the Superdome in both 2011 and 2013.

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