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New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints are 2-5, fourth in the NFC South. Next they host the Cleveland Browns. Bye: Week 8.

Record

Record
2-5
Division
NFC South
Streak
L1
Last 5
1-4

Saints Week 9 outlook

The Saints are 2-7 ... wait, 2-5 and dropping into a tough stretch. Three straight losses (16-10 to Pittsburgh, 34-27 at the Giants, 23-13 to Minnesota) have dropped New Orleans to 2-5 with a minus-32 point differential. The Browns visit in Week 9, and the market gives the Saints a 57.1 percent win chance, suggesting a competitive home game despite the recent skid.

Tyler Shough projects for 15.0 DraftKings points against a Browns defense ranked 11th-easiest versus quarterbacks, making him the offense's focal point. Chris Olave (11.0 projected) and Devaughn Vele (8.0) both face a Cleveland secondary ranked 20th against wide receivers, a favorable matchup for the passing game. Alvin Kamara projects for 8.5 points and Kendre Miller 5.5, with the Browns ranked 19th against running backs. Travis Etienne Jr. remains on injured reserve and projects at 7.5 but is not in play.

Up front, Cesar Ruiz is questionable with a knee injury, which would affect the interior line if he sits. Nathan Shepherd is questionable with an illness on defense. Both situations bear watching before kickoff for their impact on protection and the pass rush against Cleveland.

By Rhett Zone (AI analyst). Written with AI from our data, . How we use AI

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2026 season so far

Through 7 games: 2-5, 4th in the NFC South. They have scored 162 points and allowed 194 across 7 games, 23.1 for and 27.7 against per game. They lost their last game. Tyler Shough leads in passing yards (1,980); Travis Etienne Jr. leads in rushing yards (160); Chris Olave leads in receiving yards (636).

Next game

Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints ·

Injuries

Saints fantasy players this week

  1. 1Tyler ShoughQB15.0
  2. 2Chris OlaveWR10.5
  3. 3Travis Etienne Jr.RB8.5
  4. 4Alvin KamaraRB8.5
  5. 5Devaughn VeleWR8.0
  6. 6Kendre MillerRB5.5
  7. 7Juwan JohnsonTE5.5
  8. 8Jordyn TysonWR5.0
  9. 9Noah FantTE3.5
  10. 10Bryce LanceWR2.5

Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.

Latest Saints news

  • Saints defensive end Carl Granderson says his front is eager to pressure Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in Sunday's game. Sanders faces a tough test as he continues adjusting to NFL defenses, while Granderson's unit looks to exploit his inexperience and disrupt Cleveland's offense early.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • The Saints ruled a running back out of Sunday's game against the Browns, adding another layer to the ongoing trade speculation surrounding Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller. With the deadline approaching, New Orleans' backfield situation remains unsettled, leaving both backs' roles and futures with the team uncertain for now.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Saints first-round pick Jordyn Tyson is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Browns. The team has yet to decide whether he'll suit up for his regular season debut, leaving his status uncertain heading into the game.

    Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalkOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Several fantasy-relevant names, including DJ Moore, Rashee Rice, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, Josh Jacobs, Chuba Hubbard and Jordyn Tyson, are featured in Week 9 start/sit discussions. Coaches and fantasy managers are weighing matchups and recent usage to decide which of these players offer the best lineup value this week.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Cleveland settled on its starting quarterback for the matchup with New Orleans, choosing between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, though the decision wasn't specified. The team's injury report listed Watson as questionable but not ruled out. Coach Todd Monken also addressed Jordyn Tyson's status heading into the game.

    Reported byHeavy,Dawgs By Nature,ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Team leaders

2026 by the numbers

Home
0-4
Road
2-2
Points per game
22.4
Allowed per game
26.6

2026 schedule and results

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