METAIRIE, La. (AP) - With the Saints still trying to lock up a playoff spot, coach Sean Payton's theme for this week deals with focusing on what his team can control and tuning out all the uncertainties.
Payton even made the unusual move of quickly ending speculation about safety Kenny Vaccaro's availability for Sunday's regular season finale against Tampa Bay, announcing on Monday that the rookie defensive back has a fractured left ankle and is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.