NFC South · Team dossier
2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 152–178
Showing the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The New Orleans Saints allowed 29.7 points per game, tied 1st-most of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
The New Orleans Saints committed 12 giveaways (interceptions plus fumbles lost), tied 3rd-most of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
The New Orleans Saints gave the ball away on 2.99% of offensive plays (12 giveaways on 402 plays), 5th-highest of 32 teams, in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
The New Orleans Saints posted a scoring margin of −4.3 points per game, 7th-worst of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
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| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 1 | Tied 3rd-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 0 | Tied 15th-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | −3 | Tied 7th-worst of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 3 | Tied 8th-longest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 25.3 | 23rd-fewest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 5.2% | 23rd-highest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 2-4 (.333) | Tied 6th-worst of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 44.3 | 31st-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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