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New Orleans Saints Stats, trends and matchup insights · Updated · Data through Week 8

Through Week 8, the Saints are 2-5, have a sack in each of their last 11 games, and have converted first downs on 71% of their third-and-short plays, the 4th-best rate in the NFL.

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Streaks

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

Streaks

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

This season

The Saints have converted first downs on 17 of 24 plays (71%) on 3rd and short this season -- 4th-best in NFL.

This season

The Saints have scored on 50% of their drives (9/18) in the 3rd quarter this season -- 3rd-best in NFL.

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This season

Chris Olave has 19 receptions in the 4th quarter this season -- 2nd-most among NFL WRs.

Next game

Saints QBs have a 67.2 passer rating when their QB was under pressure this season -- 6th-best in NFL. The Browns have allowed a passer rating of 77.6 when the opposing QB was under pressure this season -- 3rd-worst in NFL.

Next game

The Saints have allowed just 1 receiving touchdown to WRs since Week 5 -- T-fewest in NFL. Browns WRs have 1 receiving touchdown since Week 5 -- T-2nd-fewest in NFL.

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The Browns have been successful on 75.0% of pass attempts against a stacked front this season -- 2nd-best in NFL. The Saints have allowed a success rate of 67.0% on pass attempts with a stacked front this season -- T-2nd-worst in NFL.

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Win-Loss Summary

Saints record in key game situations, 2026 season

  • Overall2-5 · 0.286
    T-25th in the NFL in win percentage
  • When committing 1+ turnover1-5 · 0.167
    T-25th in the NFL in win percentage
  • When within 7 entering the 4th0-3 · 0.000
    T-28th in the NFL in win percentage

Team Strengths & Weaknesses

Where the Saints stand among all 32 teams, 2026 season

  • Scoring offenseT-14th of 32
    23.1 points per game
  • Scoring defense29th of 32
    27.7 points allowed per game
  • Defense vs. wide receivers15th 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 31.4) and 30.2 to running backs (22.0). See the full league map →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Saints’ defense playing in 2026?

Through Week 8, the Saints have a sack in each of their last 11 games and have not allowed a rushing touchdown in any of their last 17 drives. New Orleans is 2-5 after its Week 8 bye.

Who do the Saints play in Week 9?

The Saints host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Where does this data come from?

All numbers come from Inside Edge’s Remarkable engine and cover the 2026 NFL season through Week 8 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.