The bye week arrived at the wrong time for Cam Jordan .

Yes, he and the New Orleans Saints played 10 straight games to begin the season. And yes, there were plenty of players dealing with bumps and bruises — including Jordan, who has been dealing with an ankle injury for the last two weeks. But to take a whole week off after the Saints’ best win of the season?

Jordan wanted to keep it rolling.

“We didn’t (need a break)!” Jordan said. “I don’t know. We just won! Come on, now. I’m trying to build upon good times. And now we’re in The Hate Week.”

Needed or not, the Saints return from their scheduled off week to prepare for a Hate Week that looks much different than usual. Sunday’s matchup between the Saints and the Atlanta Falcons will not only be a battle for last place in the NFC Sout

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