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The 2025 NFL Season – Team Record and Game Log
Season Review
New Orleans Saints
View Game Log from 2025 Season
| Game | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinals(0-0) at Saints(0-0) | LOSS | Cardinals 20 – Saints 13 |
| 49ers(1-0) at Saints(0-1) | LOSS | 49ers 26 – Saints 21 |
| Saints(0-2) at Seahawks(1-1) | LOSS | Saints 13 – Seahawks 44 |
| Saints(0-3) at Bills(3-0) | LOSS | Saints 19 – Bills 31 |
| Giants(1-3) at Saints(0-4) | WIN | Giants 14 – Saints 26 |
| Patriots(3-2) at Saints(1-4) | LOSS | Patriots 25 – Saints 19 |
| Saints(1-5) at Bears(3-2) | LOSS | Saints 14 – Bears 26 |
| Buccaneers(5-2) at Saints(1-6) | LOSS | Buccaneers 23 – Saints 3 |
| Saints(1-7) at Rams(5-2) | LOSS | Saints 10 – Rams 34 |
| Saints(1-8) at Panthers(5-4) | WIN | Saints 17 – Panthers 7 |
| Falcons(3-7) at Saints(2-8) | LOSS | Falcons 24 – Saints 10 |
| Saints(2-9) at Dolphins(4-7) | LOSS | Saints 17 – Dolphins 21 |
| Saints(3-9) at Buccaneers(7-5) | WIN | Saints 24 – Buccaneers 20 |
| Panthers(7-6) at Saints(3-10) | WIN | Panthers 17 – Saints 20 |
| Jets(3-11) at Saints(4-10) | WIN | Jets 6 – Saints 29 |
| Saints(5-10) at Titans(3-12) | WIN | Saints 34 – Titans 26 |
| Saints(6-10) at Falcons(7-9) | LOSS | Saints 17 – Falcons 19 |
Walt’s Latest Saints Power Ranking
Updated 5/13/2026
at 5:05 AM
Rank: 21
Previously: 18
The Saints have a solid defense, a quality offensive line, improved playmakers, and a quarterback with promise. I bet the Saints to win the Super Bowl at 100/1. Check out the NFL Betting Futures page for more.
2026 NFL Season – Upcoming Schedule
Schedule| Week | Opponent | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
@
Lions
|
9/13/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 2 |
@
Ravens
|
9/20/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 3 |
vs
Raiders
|
9/27/2026 4:25:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 4 |
vs
Falcons
|
10/5/2026 8:15:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 5 |
vs
Vikings
|
10/11/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 6 |
@
Giants
|
10/18/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 7 |
vs
Steelers
|
10/25/2026 9:30:00 AM EST | TBD |
| 9 |
vs
Browns
|
11/8/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 10 |
vs
Panthers
|
11/15/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 11 |
@
Bears
|
11/22/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 12 |
@
Bengals
|
11/29/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 13 |
vs
Packers
|
12/6/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 14 |
@
Panthers
|
12/13/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 15 |
@
Buccaneers
|
12/20/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 16 |
vs
Cardinals
|
12/27/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 17 |
@
Falcons
|
1/3/2027 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 18 |
vs
Buccaneers
|
1/9/2027 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
Walt’s Team Needs Assessment
Needs
The Saints looked like the worst team in the NFL to start the 2025 season, but things changed when Tyler Shough took over for Spencer Rattler. Shough improved each week and turned the Saints’ offense into a viable scoring unit, while the defense ended up ranked seventh.
- Two Wide Receivers: Rashid Shaheed is gone, so the Saints need to find a new wide receiver. Chris Olave is a concussion or two away from having his career derailed, so that must be a worry as well.
- Defensive Tackle: The Saints ranked seventh in the NFL in defensive EPA, but they still had a big void at defensive tackle. Getting a big upgrade would really take New Orleans’ defense to the next level.
- Two Guards: New Orleans had great play at tackle and center last season, but the performances by the guards were very underwhelming. Signed David Edwards
- Running Back: Alvin Kamara is getting up there in age, so the Saints will need to find a new running back soon. Signed Travis Etienne
- Defensive End: Cameron Jordan doesn’t have much time remaining in the NFL, so the Saints need to find another edge rusher to bookend Chase Young.
- Linebacker: Demario Davis is an impending free agent, so the Saints will have to re-sign or replace him. If he’s re-signed, a future replacement is needed because he’s 37.
- Punter: Kai Kroeger had one of the worst net-punting averages in the NFL last year.
Walt’s 2026 NFL Draft – Overall Team Grade and Selection Grades
Draft Review
Walt’s Draft Grade:
B+ Grade
Walt’s Grade Summary
The Saints were gifted Jordyn Tyson as a result of the Giants foolishly passing on him. They desperately needed a receiver because of poor depth and Chris Olave’s concussion history. It’s possible that Tyler Shough will have two No. 1 wideouts moving forward, so he has to be thrilled with the team’s first-round pick.
The Saints didn’t stop adding talent for Shough. Following a second-round defensive tackle selection, the Saints spent their next three draft choices on Shough’s support system, acquiring a guard and two pass-catchers. Bryce Lance at No. 136 provided the most value of the trio. Meanwhile, Oscar Delp will allow Kellen Moore to utilize multi-tight end formations more often.
New Orleans’ final picks were used to bolster special teams and the secondary. The team had a strong draft class overall.
The Saints didn’t stop adding talent for Shough. Following a second-round defensive tackle selection, the Saints spent their next three draft choices on Shough’s support system, acquiring a guard and two pass-catchers. Bryce Lance at No. 136 provided the most value of the trio. Meanwhile, Oscar Delp will allow Kellen Moore to utilize multi-tight end formations more often.
New Orleans’ final picks were used to bolster special teams and the secondary. The team had a strong draft class overall.
Draft Picks / Prospect Links
Pick 8
A
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
WR
Arizona State
Rnk: 11
Scouting Report
The Saints were able to get the No. 1 receiver in this class at No. 8. Great job! It’s nice that they can help a young (sort of) quarterback with an additional weapon, especially with Chris Olave being such an injury risk. Speaking of injury risks, Tyson has some durability concerns, but nothing like a knee or anything. Mike Evans also has hamstring issues, and I doubt the Buccaneers regret drafting and paying him.
Pick 42
C+
Christian Miller, DT, Georgia
DT
Georgia
Rnk: 168
Scouting Report
I’m not crazy about this pick. Christen Miller has talent, but hasn’t been able to put it together on the field yet. I get the upside, but I wish the Saints would’ve used another pick to help Tyler Shough or to address a greater need.
Pick 73
B
Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
TE
Georgia
Rnk: 94
Scouting Report
The Saints needed another tight end, so this makes sense. Oscar Delp is a very athletic tight end, and I had him going around this range. It’s a fine choice, but not a very exciting one.
Pick 132
C+
Jeremiah Wright, G, Auburn
G
Auburn
Rnk: 191
Jeremiah Wright is a huge guard and a powerful blocker at the point of attack. He needs more development in pass protection. He’s a project, but the Saints needed offensive line depth. I had him going later.
Pick 136
B+
Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
WR
North Dakota State
Rnk: 121
The younger brother of Trey Lance, Bryce Lance is an elite athlete, but is an unrefined receiver. He’s a project, but the Saints had a big need for receiver depth. He could be a quality No. 3 option down the road, so this is a fine pick.
Pick 172
B
Lorenzo Styles Jr., WR, Ohio State
WR
Ohio State
Rnk: 489
Lorenzo Styles is an incredibly athletic safety who has upside. Styles could give the Saints a future starter, or at the very least, a special teamer. I thought he could go in this range.
Pick 190
B
Barion Brown, WR, LSU
WR
LSU
Rnk: 123
Barion Brown is a speedy receiver and return specialist, but is very raw. It makes sense to add a receiver and a special-teamer, but they’ll have to develop Brown. I thought he would go in this range.
Pick 219
B
T.J. Hall, CB, Iowa
CB
Iowa
Rnk: 474
T.J. Hall is a smart cornerback and a terrific tackler, but has speed concerns. I had him going around this range, so this picks sense for the Saints, who needed cornerback depth.
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