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John DeShazier: Nate Stupar's pick helped turn the game in Saints direction

Jokingly, because it’s obvious from the previous two games that the New Orleans Saints linebacker has serious hops, more so than he’s willing to let on.

First, there was his springy pass breakup in Kansas City against Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, when he displayed a bounce that may not have been Jordanesque, but was significantly more impressive than two inches. Then, on Sunday against Seattle in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Stupar’s instincts, film study and lift were the critical elements in him intercepting his first pass in 50 NFL games, and helping set the wheels in motion for New Orleans to post a 25-20 victory over the Seahawks.