New Orleans Saints Playoff Chances: Tracking the Saints Playoff Picture

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Key Takeaways:

  • πŸ“Š The Saints have a 14.3% chance of making it to the playoffs, according to odds from DraftKings sportsbook.
  • πŸ“‰ New Orleans has the longest odds to win the NFC South.
  • 🏈 If the Saints make the playoffs, it will be their first postseason appearance since the 2020-21 season.

New Orleans missed the playoffs for a fourth straight year with a disappointing 5-12 record in 2024. Can the Saints make the playoffs this year under new head coach Kellen Moore? The New Orleans Saints are focused on revamping their offense after an active offseason, retaining key players, and adding fresh talent. However, Derek Carr’s surprise retirement has made finding a new starting quarterback their top priority.

Sportsbooks have set odds on who will take the first snap in Week 1, with rookie Tyler Shough as the favorite, followed by second-year Spencer Rattler and 2023 draft pick Jake Haener as a longshot.

I'll be tracking the Saints' playoff chances for the entirety of the year through betting markets and updating them right here.

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New Orleans Saints Playoff Odds: July 2025

The Saints' playoff chances are one of the longest in the league at DraftKings Sportsbook. It's always a good idea to check out multiple Louisiana sportsbooks before placing any bet, but especially when we're this far out from the start of the season. This is when odds will tend to fluctuate and vary the most between brands.

πŸ”₯ Saints Playoff Chances14.3% chance (+600)
πŸ† Saints Win Super Bowl0.3% chance (+30000)
πŸ‘‘ Saints Win NFC0.8% chance (+12000)
⭐️ Saints Win NFC South7.7% chance (+1200)
βœ… Odds Last VerifiedJuly 10, 2025

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Saints Playoff Picture: Can the Saints Make the Playoffs?

Yes, the Saints have a shot at the playoffs, technically, everyone does before the 2025 season kicks off. But after a disappointing 5-12 finish in 2024 and a season full of turmoil, New Orleans faces an uphill battle. With a major question mark at quarterback, a playoff run feels like a long shot. Their current odds of making the postseason sit at just 14.3%.

New Orleans Saints 2025 Schedule and Betting Lines

For the first time in 25 years, New Orleans doesn't have a primetime game scheduled. They will start the season hosting the Arizona Cardinals.

New Orleans Saints ScheduleBetting OddsResult
Week 1 vs. Arizona CardinalsNO +5.5, ML +190TBD
Week 2 vs. San Francisco 49ersNO +7, ML +280TBD
Week 3 at Seattle SeahawksNO +6.5, ML +215TBD
Week 4 at Buffalo BillsNO +12.5, ML +470TBD
Week 5 vs. New York GiantsNO +1.5, ML +102TBD
Week 6 vs. New England PatriotsNO +3, ML +136TBD
Week 7 at Chicago BearsNO +7.5, ML +270TBD
Week 8 vs. Tampa Bay BuccaneersNO +5.5, ML +185TBD
Week 9 at Los Angeles RamsNO +9.5, ML +320TBD
Week 10 at Carolina PanthersNO +4.5, ML +160TBD
Week 11 BYE--
Week 12 vs. Atlanta FalconsNO +2.5, ML +105TBD
Week 13 at Miami DolphinsNO +6, ML +195TBD
Week 14 at Tampa Bay BuccaneersNO +9.5, ML +330TBD
Week 15 vs. Carolina PanthersNO +1.5, ML +102TBD
Week 16 vs. New York JetsNO -1.5, ML -122TBD
Week 17 at Tennessee TitansNO +3.5, ML +140TBD
Week 18 at Atlanta FalconsNO +4.5, ML +180TBD
Cameron Jordan and Demario Davis will be key in the Saints playoff odds

New Orleans Saints News & Updates for 2025-26 Season

Here's the latest news and updates as they pertain to the 2025 New Orleans Saints playoff chances. 

  • πŸ“† June 18: The Saints sign TE Seth Green and OL Barry Wesley.
  • πŸ“† May 12: New Orleans signs WR Donovan Peoples-Jones and DB Terrell Burgess.
  • πŸ“† May 10: QB Derek Carr announces retirement.
  • πŸ“† April 28: New Orleans signs DE Chris Rumph.
  • πŸ“† April 25: The Saints draft Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough with the 40th overall pick in the Draft.
  • πŸ“† April 24: New Orleans selects OL Kevlin Banks Jr. from Texas in the first round of the NFL draft. 
  • πŸ“† April 23: The Saints exercise the fifth-year option on WR Chris Olave.
  • πŸ“† March 24: The Saints re-sign DB Ugo Amadi and sign WR Brandin Cooks.
  • πŸ“† March 17: New Orleans signs WR Velus Jones Jr. and DE Jonah Williams.
  • πŸ“† March 13: The Saints sign TE Jack Stoll, CB Isaac Yiadom, and OL Will Clapp.
  • πŸ“† March 12: New Orleans signs S Justin Reid and re-signs TE Juwan Johnson.
  • πŸ“† March 12: The Saints trade a 2026 seventh-round draft pick to the Patriots for DT Davon Godchaux. 
  • πŸ“† March 11: WR Dante Pettis re-signs with New Orleans.
  • πŸ“† March 4: The Saints release RB Jamaal Williams.
  • πŸ“† February 18: The Saints hire Joel Thomas as Running Backs Coach and Scott Tolzien as Quarterbacks Coach. 
  • πŸ“† February 11: New Orleans hires Kellen Moore as their new head coach.

Be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly, as we'll continue to update with relevant news affecting the Saints playoff chances and Saints Super Bowl odds for the upcoming NFL season.

Where Can I Bet on the Saints to Make the Playoffs?

For local Saints fans, sports betting is legal in Louisiana. You can bet on the New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs with most major sportsbooks, including Caesars Sportsbook, FanDuel Louisiana, DraftKings, and BetMGM. Odds will vary across the different sports betting sites, with the most profitable odds for the Saints to make the playoffs varying.

Because Louisiana sports betting is legal, bettors can place wagers on the Saints to make the playoffs both at brick-and-mortar sportsbooks and via mobile sports betting apps.

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Do the Saints Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs?

Yes, the Saints can make the playoffs in 2025, as everyone gets a fresh start. With the 2025 season still a few months out, all 32 NFL teams technically have a chance to make the playoffs. The Saints' odds to make the playoffs are the third-longest in the NFL, but these odds will fluctuate once the roster is complete and the season starts.

Are the Saints Out of Playoffs?

No, the Saints are not out of the playoffs since the season has yet to start. Although there are a handful of teams that NFL prognosticators are already writing off (including the Saints), no teams have been officially eliminated. Based on -900 odds at DraftKings, the Saints have a 90.0% chance of missing the 2025 playoffs.

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Where Do the New Orleans Saints Rank in the NFC Standings?

The Saints have the longest odds to win the NFC at +12000. 

Where Do the New Orleans Saints Rank in the NFC Wild Card Race?

The Saints ranked 15th in the NFC playoff picture at the end of the 2024 season, but only seven teams make the playoffs. They struggled to keep up and could not make the playoffs. It is too early to know where any team stands in the wild card race for the 2025 season. The Saints have the longest odds to win the NFC South at +1200.

Who to Root for if You're a New Orleans Saints Fan

If you're a New Orleans Saints fan, you'll (of course) be rooting for the New Orleans Saints and rooting against their NFC South rivals, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, and Atlanta Falcons.

New Orleans Saints Postseason Outlook and Predictions

With Kellen Moore taking over as head coach, the Saints are hoping for a major offensive turnaround. The biggest question is still at quarterback after Derek Carr’s retirement, with Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener competing for the starting job. To help jumpstart the offense, New Orleans added TE Jack Stoll, WR Brandin Cooks, WR Donova Peoples Jr., and drafted OL Kelvin Banks Jr. in the first round to bolster the line.

Defensively, the Saints upgraded with the additions of DE Chase Young, S Justin Reid, and DT Davon Godchaux. They also added depth in the draft, selecting CB Quincy Riley, DT Vernon Broughton, and S Jonas Sanker.

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Calli Varner

Calli has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.

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