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Best of 2012 - New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints didn't make the playoffs but their season was action-packed, take a look at some of the best photos from the 2012 season.

Drew Brees reacts with center Brian De La Puente (60) after throwing a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The touchdown pass was in his 48th consecutive game, breaking Johnny Unitas' NFL record which stood for over 50 years, during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (33) celebrates his interception with defensive end Will Smith (91) and linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

New Orleans Saints' Lance Moore gives Carolina Panthers' Josh Thomas (22) a stiff arm after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) goes in for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) returns a interception against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Ca. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) slows New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (28) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (43) runs during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of San Diego Chargers cornerback Marcus Gilchrist (38) in the first half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints' Isa Abdul-Quddus (42) breaks up a pass intended for Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham (80) looks to make the catch as Carolina Panthers' Chris Gamble (20) gets a hand up to deflect during the second half in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Sept. 16, 2012. The Panthers won 35-27. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints free safety Isa Abdul-Quddus (42) celebrates his interception with outside linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. The Saints won 41-0. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (43) scores on a 29-yard pass during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won the game, 34-14. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Saints 28-27. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram carries the ball on a 27-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. At left is Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Philip Wheeler. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (28) is upended during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Left is New York Giants strong safety Stevie Brown (27). (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson leaps and misses a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Derek Hagan during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, center, celebrates with running back Darren Sproles (43) and wide receiver Courtney Roby (15) after Sproles scored on a 9-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) addresses his teammates prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday September 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Washington won 40-32. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) is chased by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Cliff Matthews (98) as he hurdles Saints' offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod (74) during an NFL football game, Thursday, November 29, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-13. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) carries against Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Mychal Kendricks (95) during the second half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. The Panthers won 35-27. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)