What happened: The New Orleans Saints selected Leya, a dog owned by Isaiah Stalbird, as the franchise's November MVPet. The announcement accompanies a team sweepstakes offering winners two tickets to the club's December home matchup against Green Bay.

Why it matters: The monthly promotion highlights player pets throughout the season in partnership with team sponsors. On the field, Stalbird is in his second NFL season out of South Dakota State and has logged 10 tackles through six games in 2026.

What to watch: Fans can submit entries for the ticket giveaway throughout November ahead of the winter contest.