Fans of the New Orleans Saints are lobbying for the contract situation of Jimmy Graham to soon be resolved.

"I get paid every two weeks here," said Graham. "I'm not really sure what everybody is talking about."

The Saints have offered Graham a contract extension.

Graham earned $1.9 million in his first three seasons and is scheduled to earn $1.323 million this season. 

"I'm not really sure where all of these rumors are coming from," Graham said. "But for me, that whole situation isn't important to me right now. I know I'm going to keep going out and do what I do. 

"Every Sunday and Monday, I'm going to go out and play football and play to the best of my abilities. The rest will take care of itself."

Drew Brees had just one touchdown and threw two interceptions, but the New Orleans Saints' improved defense kept them in the game as they beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16-14 with a last second field goal.

The Saints had a +12.4 advantage in the Trench Counter, completing seven additional first downs and a better yards per play average. New Orleans had a +4 edge in Total/Rushes Completions.

Jimmy Graham had a monster game, catching 10 balls for 179 yards and a touchdown.

Josh Freeman struggled amid another round of reports suggesting his future with the Buccaneers is bleak. Freeman went 9-for-22 for 125 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Doug Martin rushed 29 times for 144 yards.

The Buccaneers scored a fourth quarter touchdown on a Brees' interception that had looked like the potential game-winner.

The New Orleans Saints picked up a key win in the NFC South in Sean Payton's return to the sideline with a 23-17 decision over the Atlanta Falcons.

The Saints had a +3.3 edge in The Trench Counter, moving the ball better in the air and committing one fewer turnover. New Orleans had a +16 advantage in Total Rushes/Completions with the differential largely coming with 29 to 14 rushing attempts.

Drew Brees went 26-for-35 for 357 yards, two touchdowns (Marques Colston and Jimmy Graham) and an interception.

Matt Ryan went 25-for-38 for 304 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. The Falcons established an effective running game with Steven Jackson, but gave him just 11 carries for 77 yards.