NFC South · Team dossier
2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 152–178
Showing their last 5 completed games. Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The New Orleans Saints allowed 29.4 points per game, 5th-most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
The New Orleans Saints posted a scoring margin of −5.0 points per game, 7th-worst of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
The New Orleans Saints gave the ball away on 2.85% of offensive plays (9 giveaways on 316 plays), 8th-highest of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.
| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 1 | Tied 3rd-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 0 | Tied 14th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 9 | Tied 7th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | −1 | 14th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 3 | Tied 6th-longest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 24.4 | 20th-fewest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 4.3% | 26th-highest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 2-3 (.400) | Tied 9th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 42.6 | 31st-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.