New Orleans Saints Defensive Stats
Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.
Recent Defensive Form
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Pts | Pts Allowed | Sacks | INT | Takeaways | Yds Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8 | BYE | BYE WEEK • No game | |||||
| W7 | PIT | 4.0 | 16 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| W6 | NYG | 13.0 | 27 | 5.0 | 3 | 4 | 479 |
| W5 | MIN | 6.0 | 23 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 382 |
| W4 | ATL | -3.0 | 45 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 428 |
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.
BYE WEEK
Why the bye matters
New Orleans Saints has no game in Week 8. Fantasy managers should plan a one-week replacement, while the defense gets an extra week to rest and prepare.
HOME vs Cleveland Browns
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
The matchup remains favorable because sack opportunity and strong pass rush currently outweighs strong opponent line play. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling. New Orleans Saints brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed • Pass Rush
HOME vs Carolina Panthers
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because strong opponent line play, despite strong pass rush. New Orleans Saints brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Pass Rush
Weekly DEF Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Rank | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 7 | 4.5 pts | 4.0 pts | DEF #19 | HOME vs PIT |
| 2026 Week 6 | 6.0 pts | 13.0 pts | DEF #16 | AWAY @ NYG |
| 2026 Week 5 | 8.9 pts | 6.0 pts | DEF #13 | HOME vs MIN |
| 2026 Week 4 | 8.7 pts | -3.0 pts | DEF #8 | HOME vs ATL |
| 2026 Week 3 | 12.0 pts | 1.0 pts | DEF #1 | HOME vs LV |
| 2026 Week 2 | 6.1 pts | 6.0 pts | DEF #28 | AWAY @ BAL |
| 2026 Week 1 | 5.5 pts | 2.0 pts | DEF #27 | AWAY @ DET |