| By Chad Calder | Staff writer
WON BUT DONE: Even with the old NFC West a distant memory, the dreaded 49ers still find a way to ruin Saints fans' day. Or is it the Los Angeles Rams we are once again upset with? Either way, New Orleans defeated the Atlanta Falcons handily, doing all they could Sunday to position themselves for the playoffs, only to have the Rams choke away an early 17-point lead to the 49ers. Columnist Jeff Duncan has his thoughts on the anticlimactic end to the Saints season, and you'll find all our coverage here.
THE GREAT PRETENDERS: Against a backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 surge, this year's Fan Expo New Orleans comic con went on as scheduled, minus a few celebrity guests. Fans, however, were still on hand to revel in their universe of choice, whether it's Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel or any of a host of others.
WHAT NOW? With the resounding defeat of the plan to put a $350 million casino complex on 100 acres of prime real estate near Slidell, many are wondering what's next for the property. Sara Pagones has gathered the thoughts of local officials.
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