Last Updated on November 11, 2025 11:34 am by Henry
- Team Overview
- Offensive Line Analysis
- Defensive Line Analysis
- Week 1 – vs. Arizona Cardinals
- Week 2 – vs. San Francisco 49ers
- Week 3 – vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Week 4 – vs. Buffalo Bills
- Week 5 – vs. New York Giants
- Week 6 – vs. New England Patriots
- Week 7 – vs. Chicago Bears
- Week 8 – vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Week 9 – vs. Los Angeles Rams
- Week 10 – vs. Carolina Panthers
- Odds to Win Division & Super Bowl
- Predictions
Team Overview
The New Orleans Saints start a new era with head coach Kellen Moore. After a disappointing 5-12 campaign, the front office brought in reinforcements including safety Justin Reid, wideout Brandin Cooks, and running back Cam Akers. The roster is in transition, but the NFC South gives them opportunities.
Offensive Line Analysis
The Saints signed Dillon Radunz to improve pass protection, but overall stability on the line remains a concern.
Defensive Line Analysis
New Orleans added veteran Davon Godchaux to strengthen the interior. However, depth issues linger, especially at defensive end.
Week 1 – vs. Arizona Cardinals
Result & Key Stats
The New Orleans Saints opened their season with a 20–13 home loss against Arizona. Discipline issues — especially penalties and a failed “Tush Push” attempt — haunted New Orleans. DE Cameron Jordan delivered multiple sacks, while RB Alvin Kamara scored the 1,000th touchdown in Superdome history.
Key Moments & Injuries
Disciplinary mistakes and special teams miscues stalled multiple drives. Jordan’s pressure was one of the few bright spots, while Kamara’s touchdown marked a notable franchise milestone. No major injuries were reported.
Looking Ahead
The Saints host the San Francisco 49ers next week. Cleaning up penalties and converting in the red zone will be essential for a rebound.
Week 2 – vs. San Francisco 49ers
Result & Key Stats
The New Orleans Saints stunned San Francisco 24–10. QB Spencer Rattler threw for 198 yards and 2 TDs, both to WR Chris Olave. The defense held the 49ers scoreless in the second half.
Key Moments & Injuries
Olave’s two touchdowns broke the game open, while DE Cameron Jordan added another sack to lead a disruptive pass rush. RB Alvin Kamara left briefly with cramps but returned.
Looking Ahead
The Saints vs Green Bay Palcers in Week 3, aiming to carry momentum from a signature upset win.
Week 3 – vs. Seattle Seahawks
Result & Key Stats
The New Orleans Saints fell 44–13 in Seattle. Rookie QB Spencer Rattler threw for 186 yards with 1 TD and 2 INTs. WR Chris Olave had 78 yards and the lone score.
Key Moments & Injuries
Seattle’s special teams broke the game open with a 95-yard punt return TD. DE Cameron Jordan added a sack, but defensive breakdowns plagued the Saints. RB Alvin Kamara was held under 50 total yards.
Looking Ahead
The New Orleans Saints travel to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 4.
Week 4 – vs. Buffalo Bills
Result & Key Stats
The New Orleans Saints fell 31–19 in Buffalo, sliding to 0–4. Rookie QB Spencer Rattler threw for 1 TD but also had 2 turnovers.
Key Moments & Injuries
The Bills’ offense proved too explosive, with New Orleans struggling on third down. WR Chris Olave led the Saints with 87 receiving yards.
Looking Ahead
The Saints host the New York Giants in Week 5, still seeking their first win.
Week 5 – vs. New York Giants
Result & Key Stats
The New Orleans Saints finally broke through, earning their first win of the season with a 26–14 victory at home. Rookie QB Spencer Rattler delivered his most efficient outing yet, going 21/31 for 225 yards and 1 touchdown with no interceptions. WR Rashid Shaheed exploded for 114 yards and a long 87-yard score that electrified the Superdome.
Key Moments & Injuries
The defense carried the momentum, highlighted by two interceptions from rookie CB Kool-Aid McKinstry. LB Pete Werner led the way with 11 tackles, while DE Cameron Jordan and DT Bryan Bresee added pressure up front. On offense, WR Chris Olave was steady with 59 yards, and RB Alvin Kamara contributed 55 scrimmage yards. Injury-wise, TE Juwan Johnson (ankle) and QB Taysom Hill (knee) are questionable moving forward.
Looking Ahead
The Saints (1–4) will try to build momentum in Week 6 when they host the New England Patriots. Therefore, limiting penalties and keeping Rattler upright will be essential to string together consecutive wins.
Week 6 – vs. New England Patriots
The New Orleans Saints fell 25–19 at home despite an efficient performance by rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, who completed 20 of 26 passes for 227 yards. His composure under pressure helped sustain drives, but two key sacks late in the fourth quarter stalled momentum. Alvin Kamara contributed 76 total yards (31 rushing, 45 receiving), while Chris Olave continued to shine with 98 yards on six receptions, including a 53-yard highlight grab.
Defensively, the Saints held firm early but couldn’t contain New England’s ground attack in the red zone. Pete Werner recorded a sack and multiple key stops, while Kool-Aid McKinstry and Jayden Sanker combined for nine tackles. Blake Grupe was perfect on special teams, converting all four field goals, including a 54-yarder that kept the Saints within reach.
Looking Ahead: Sitting at 1–5, the Saints face the Chicago Bears next week. With Kamara nursing an ankle injury and the offense showing rhythm but lacking explosive finishes, consistency in protection and third-down efficiency will be crucial to turn close losses into wins.
Week 7 – vs. Chicago Bears
The New Orleans Saints suffered a 26–14 defeat on the road against the Chicago Bears, dropping to 1–6 despite another productive outing from rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler. Rattler completed 20 of 32 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns, but his three interceptions and a lost fumble proved costly in a game where New Orleans struggled to establish offensive balance. Chris Olave continued to shine as the offensive centerpiece, recording five receptions for 98 yards and two scores, including a 57-yard strike that briefly put the Saints ahead in the second quarter.
The running game faltered, producing just 44 total rushing yards, as Alvin Kamara was limited to 28 yards on 11 carries, though he contributed short receptions out of the backfield. Tight end Juwan Johnson provided support with 79 receiving yards, consistently finding soft spots in coverage. Defensively, Alontae Taylor and Demario Davis led with six tackles each, while Quincy Riley snagged an interception to halt a Chicago drive. However, the defense failed to generate consistent pressure, registering just one sack and allowing multiple red-zone conversions.
Looking Ahead: Heading into Week 8 vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Saints will focus on tightening ball security and reestablishing their ground game. With Olave in rhythm and Kamara fully healthy, New Orleans’ offense has the firepower to rebound, but Rattler’s decision-making and the offensive line’s protection will be critical if the Saints hope to turn narrow losses into late-season momentum.
Week 8 – vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Result & Key Stats
The New Orleans Saints suffered a 23–3 home loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Caesars Superdome. Quarterbacks Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough split snaps but struggled to establish consistency, combining for 264 passing yards with two interceptions and five sacks. Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed led the offense with nine receptions for 75 yards, while Chris Olave added 63 yards on eight catches, though neither found the end zone.
Running back Alvin Kamara was limited to just 21 rushing yards on six carries as Tampa Bay’s defensive front, led by Vita Vea and Lavonte David, dominated the line of scrimmage. On defense, Cameron Young was a standout performer with 1.5 sacks and two quarterback pressures, while safety Jalen Reid contributed seven total tackles and a shared sack. However, New Orleans’ offense failed to capitalize on key drives, settling for a single field goal from Blake Grupe late in the second quarter.
Key Moments & Looking Ahead
Turnovers and stalled red-zone trips proved costly, with the Saints failing to score a touchdown for the first time this season. The defeat drops them to 1–7, deepening their struggles in the NFC South. Heading into Week 9, the Saints will travel to face the Los Angeles Rams, hoping for a spark on offense and improved protection for their young quarterbacks to regain momentum.
Week 9 – vs. Los Angeles Rams
Result & Key Stats
The New Orleans Saints fell 34–10 on the road to the Los Angeles Rams. QB Tyler Shough went 15/24 for 176 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT, while the ground game never got going (57 rushing yards total). Rashid Shaheed led the receivers (5/68), and Juwan Johnson hauled in the lone Saints touchdown. For the Rams, Matthew Stafford carved up the secondary (24/32, 281 yards, 4 TD), with Puka Nacua posting 7/95/1 and Kyren Williams adding 114 rushing yards and a score.
Key Moments & Injuries
A first-half surge from L.A. (20 unanswered) put the Saints in a hole they couldn’t climb out of. An Alvin Kamara fumble and stalled early drives flipped field position, and Stafford punished soft zones with layered throws to Nacua and Davante Adams. On defense, Jordan Reid (13 tackles) and Jayden Sanker (8 tackles) were active, and Chase Young notched 1.5 TFLs worth of backfield disruption, but the pass rush couldn’t consistently finish. No major new injuries reported beyond normal in-game knocks.
Looking Ahead
At 1–8, New Orleans returns home for a divisional matchup with the Carolina Panthers in Week 10. Cleaning up ball security, boosting early-down efficiency, and generating heat on the quarterback will be critical to stop the slide.
Week 10 – vs. Carolina Panthers
Result & Key Stats
The New Orleans Saints earned a much-needed 17–7 victory over the Carolina Panthers, improving to 2–8 on the season. Quarterback Tyler Shough delivered his best performance yet, completing 19 of 27 passes for 282 yards and 2 touchdowns, showing great poise and precision.
Star receiver Chris Olave was electric, catching five passes for 104 yards and a touchdown, while tight end Juwan Johnson added another score with 92 receiving yards. Alvin Kamara contributed both on the ground (83 yards) and through the air (32 yards).
Key Moments & Injuries
The Saints’ defense dominated the game, allowing just one touchdown and intercepting Bryce Young once, courtesy of Alontae Taylor. Veteran pass-rusher Cameron Jordan and defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd each recorded a sack, keeping steady pressure on Carolina’s offensive line.
Despite the win, Alvin Kamara (ankle) and Jack Stoll (ankle) were both limited in practice and will be monitored through the week.
Looking Ahead
The Saints now prepare to their Bye Week on Week 10
Odds to Win Division & Super Bowl
- Division Odds: +1300
- Super Bowl Odds: +8000
Predictions
The Saints project as an underdog in 2025. With a young coach and a roster in flux, expect a 6-11 record, with potential surprises in divisional play.
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