New Orleans Saints Power Ranking 2026

New Orleans Saints logo
Tier 5: Long ShotsNFC South, 4th
Power rank26of 32, Week 8
Record
2-5
PRT Score
30.4
Elo
1419
Form
-38
Projected
6-11

The New Orleans Saints are No. 26 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 2-5 record and a PRT Score of 30.4, which puts them in Tier 5, Long Shots. Their Elo rating of 1419 ranks 24th in the league, and they have lost 38 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 6.2 wins, a 6-11 finish, with the 28th toughest remaining schedule.

Saints vs Browns: Next Game

The Saints are on a bye in Week 8.

New Orleans Saints logoSaintsNo. 26, 2-5
vsSun, Nov 81:00 PM ETWeek 9
Cleveland Browns logoBrownsNo. 20, 5-2

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 30.4PRT Score48.3
  • 1419Elo1476
  • -38Form+20
  • -1.0Net yards per play-0.1
  • -4.6Points per game margin-1.9

Saints Remaining Schedule and Projection

10 games left. The model expects about 4.2 more wins, for a projected 6-11 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1480, the 28th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 9vsCleveland Browns logoCleveland BrownsNo. 20Nov 850%
  2. Wk 10vsCarolina Panthers logoCarolina PanthersNo. 22Nov 1555%
  3. Wk 11atChicago Bears logoChicago BearsNo. 13Nov 2222%
  4. Wk 12atCincinnati Bengals logoCincinnati BengalsNo. 11Nov 2926%
  5. Wk 13vsGreen Bay Packers logoGreen Bay PackersNo. 12Dec 643%
  6. Wk 14atCarolina Panthers logoCarolina PanthersNo. 22Dec 1339%
  7. Wk 15atTampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay BuccaneersNo. 16Dec 2036%
  8. Wk 16vsArizona Cardinals logoArizona CardinalsNo. 32Dec 2764%
  9. Wk 17atAtlanta Falcons logoAtlanta FalconsNo. 15Jan 332%
  10. Wk 18vsTampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay BuccaneersNo. 16Jan 1051%

Percent is the model win chance for the Saints with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Saints Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Red zone scoring77.3%2nd
  • Third down conversion43.4%8th
  • Yards per game315.721st

Weaknesses

  • Net yards per play-1.029th
  • Third down rate allowed47.8%29th
  • Yards allowed per game372.728th

Saints Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 7 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play4.824th
  • Yards per play allowed5.826th
  • Net yards per play-1.029th
  • Yards per game315.721st
  • Yards allowed per game372.728th
  • Third down conversion43.4%8th
  • Third down rate allowed47.8%29th
  • Red zone scoring77.3%2nd
  • Turnover margin-428th
  • Points per game margin-4.626th

Saints Elo Rating by Game

1394142914641500Start: 1461StartWk 1: 1457Wk 1Wk 2: 1488Wk 2Wk 3: 1457Wk 3Wk 4: 1421Wk 4Wk 5: 1406Wk 5Wk 6: 1435Wk 6Wk 7: 1419Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Saints 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7L10-16vsPittsburgh Steelers logoPittsburgh SteelersNo. 10-16.6 Elo
  2. Wk 6W34-27atNew York Giants logoNew York GiantsNo. 19+28.9 Elo
  3. Wk 5L13-23vsMinnesota Vikings logoMinnesota VikingsNo. 3-15.2 Elo
  4. Wk 4L24-45vsAtlanta Falcons logoAtlanta FalconsNo. 15-35.3 Elo
  5. Wk 3L27-35vsLas Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas RaidersNo. 27-30.8 Elo
  6. Wk 2W24-17atBaltimore Ravens logoBaltimore RavensNo. 18+31.0 Elo
  7. Wk 1L30-31atDetroit Lions logoDetroit LionsNo. 14-4.5 Elo

Saints Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 26 2-5

NFC South Power Rankings

NFC South

  1. 15Atlanta Falcons logoAtlanta Falcons3-4, next at TB Sun53.3
  2. 16Tampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay Buccaneers2-5, next vs ATL Sun52.2
  3. 22Carolina Panthers logoCarolina Panthers3-4, next vs DEN Sun40.5
  4. 26New Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans Saints2-5, next vs CLE Sun30.4

Saints Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the New Orleans Saints ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The New Orleans Saints are No. 26 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 30.4 and an Elo rating of 1419. That places them in Tier 5, Long Shots.

What is the New Orleans Saints record in 2026?

The New Orleans Saints are 2-5. They have scored 162 points and allowed 194, a margin of -4.6 per game.

Who do the New Orleans Saints play next?

The New Orleans Saints host the Cleveland Browns (No. 20) on Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Saints a 50% chance to win.

What is the New Orleans Saints projected record?

About 6.2 wins, or a 6-11 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 28th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the New Orleans Saints on offense and defense?

The New Orleans Saints gain 4.8 yards per play, 24th in the NFL, and allow 5.8, 26th. That is a net of -1.0 yards per play.

How do the New Orleans Saints rank in the NFC South?

4th of four by power rating. The NFC South order is Falcons (No. 15), Buccaneers (No. 16), Panthers (No. 22), Saints (No. 26).

Have the New Orleans Saints played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1510, the 11th toughest schedule played in the league.

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