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New Orleans Saints Stats, trends and matchup insights · Updated · Data through Week 7

Through Week 7, the Saints are 2-5, have a sack in each of their last 11 games, and have converted 27% of their short-yardage late downs, the best rate in the NFL. New Orleans is on bye in Week 8.

Record2-52026 season
Next gameBye weekBack in Week 9

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Streaks

The Saints have at least one sack in each of their last 11 games.

Streaks

The Saints have not allowed a rushing touchdown in any of their last 17 drives.

Last week

New Orleans Saints secondary recorded 21 tackles in Week 7 -- T-2nd-most in NFL.

Last week

The Saints ran successful plays on 54% of plays in the 2nd half in Week 7 -- 4th-best in NFL.

This season

The Saints have converted late downs on 26 of 98 plays (27%) in short yardage situations this season -- best in NFL.

This season

The Saints defense has sacked opposing QBs on 43% of pass attempts (18/42) when they have pressured the QB this season -- best in NFL.

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Win-Loss Summary

Saints record in key game situations, 2026 season

  • Overall2-5 · 0.286
    T-22nd in the NFL in win percentage
  • When forcing 1+ turnover2-3 · 0.400
    T-21st in the NFL in win percentage
  • When allowing under 5.0 yds per rush2-2 · 0.500
    T-20th in the NFL in win percentage

Team Strengths & Weaknesses

Where the Saints stand among all 32 teams, 2026 season

  • Scoring offenseT-17th of 32
    23.1 points per game
  • Scoring defenseT-27th of 32
    27.7 points allowed per game
  • Defense vs. wide receivers12th of 32
    29.9 PPR fantasy points allowed
  • Defense vs. running backs32nd of 32
    30.2 PPR fantasy points allowed

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Defensive profile: the New Orleans Saints are a run funnel, allowing 29.9 PPR fantasy points per game to wide receivers (league average 31.7) and 30.2 to running backs (21.7). See the full league map →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Saints' pass rush in 2026?

Through Week 7, the Saints have a sack in each of their last 11 games and have sacked opposing QBs on 43% of pass attempts when they have pressured the quarterback, the best rate in the NFL. New Orleans is 2-5.

Who do the Saints play in Week 8?

The Saints are on bye in Week 8 and return in Week 9.

Where does this data come from?

All numbers come from Inside Edge's Remarkable engine and cover the 2026 NFL season through Week 7 unless a note says otherwise. This page is updated each week after the games.

This page presents descriptive statistical analysis for informational purposes only. It is not betting advice and does not guarantee any outcome. Data source: Remarkable™, Inside Edge's proprietary sports data engine.