New Orleans Saints Playoff Odds: September 2026
The Saints' playoff chances were one of the longest in the league at DraftKings Sportsbook, but are now off the board at Louisiana sportsbooks.
| 🔥 Saints Playoff Chances | +184 |
| ⭐️ Saints Win NFC South | +255 |
| 👑 Saints Win NFC | +4000 |
| 🏆 Saints Win Super Bowl | +9000 |
| ✅ Odds Last Verified | September 1, 2026 |
Keep an eye out for Louisiana sports betting promos, as these could provide boosted odds or bonus bets to place wagers, such as those on the Saints' weekly games.
*NOTE: Odds vary among sportsbooks such as BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, and more. You may be able to find better New Orleans Saints playoff odds if you visit other sportsbooks.
Saints Playoff Picture: Can the Saints Make the Playoffs?
Yes. The Saints currently have +184 odds to make the playoffs. Those odds reflect more optimism than their 6-11 record from 2025 would suggest, largely because Tyler Shough went 5-4 as a rookie starter and built a strong connection with wide receiver Chris Olave. Betting markets also have New Orleans' win total set at 7.5, with most projections placing them in the 7-9 win range for 2026.
New Orleans Saints 2026 Schedule and Betting Lines
After not appearing on Primetime last season, the Saints will have a Primetime game this season on October 5, 2026, against the Atlanta Falcons. This will give the fanbase a chance to see this team on a broad scale.
New Orleans Saints News & Updates for 2026-27 Season
Here's the latest news and updates as they pertain to the 2026 New Orleans Saints season.
- 📆 August 19, 2026: The Saints announce running back Alvin Kamara will miss at least a month.
- 📆 April 23, 2026: The Saints draft wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the eighth overall pick.
- 📆 March 1, 2026: The Saints sign running back Travis Etienne to a four-year deal to be their new top running back.
- 📆 November 30: The Saints fall to the Dolphins in Week 13, eliminating New Orleans from the playoffs.
- 📆 November 5: New Orleans designate OT Barry Wesley to return from injured reserve.
- 📆 November 4: The Saints acquire 2026 fourth and fifth-round picks from the Seattle Seahawks for WR Rashid Shaheed.
- 📆 October 4: New Orleans activate TE Taysom Hill, TE Foster Moreau and LB Eku Leota from the injured reserve list and place WR Trey Palmer on the injured reserve list.
- 📆 September 17: The Saints sign S Terrell Burgess to the active roster.
- 📆 August 26: The Saints place TEs Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau on the PUP list.
- 📆 August 20: New Orleans acquires WR Devaughn Vele from Denver in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick.
- 📆 August 18: The Saints trade DT Khalen Saunders to the Jacksonville Jaguars for C Luke Fortner.
- 📆 August 12: New Orleans places OL Will Clapp on Injured Reserve.
- 📆 July 22: Tyrann Mathieu announces retirement.
- 📆 May 10: QB Derek Carr announces retirement.
- 📆 April 25: Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough is selected 40th overall by the Saints.
- 📆 April 24: The Saints select OL Kevlin Banks Jr. from Texas in the first round of the NFL draft.
- 📆 April 23: New Orleans exercise their fifth-year option on WR Chris Olave.
- 📆 March 24: The Saints re-sign DB Ugo Amadi and sign WR Brandin Cooks.
- 📆 March 17: New Orleans signs WR Velus Jones Jr. and DE Jonah Williams.
- 📆 March 13: The Saints sign TE Jack Stoll, CB Isaac Yiadom, and OL Will Clapp.
- 📆 March 12: New Orleans signs S Justin Reid and re-signs TE Juwan Johnson.
- 📆 March 12: The Saints trade a 2026 seventh-round draft pick to the Patriots for DT Davon Godchaux.
- 📆 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 2025-26 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 (when odds are available) with most major sportsbooks, including Caesars Sportsbook, FanDuel Louisiana, DraftKings, and BetMGM. Odds will vary across the different sports betting sites, but most sportsbooks holds NFL futures odds.
Because Louisiana sports betting is legal, bettors can place wagers on the Saints to make the playoffs at both brick-and-mortar sportsbooks and via mobile sports betting apps.
Do the Saints Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs?
Yes. The Saints do have a chance to make the playoffs. Currently, they have +184 odds, or a 35.2% chance of making the playoffs.
Are the Saints Out of Playoffs?
No, the Saints are not out of the playoffs. The season is starting. The Saints will be hoping for a better result than last season.
Where Do the New Orleans Saints Rank in the NFC Standings?
The Saints' odds to win the division are +255, which is currently the second-best in the division. They will attempt to win the division and make the playoffs for the first time in half a decade.
Where Do the New Orleans Saints Rank in the NFC Wild Card Race?
The Saints will possibly be in contention for the NFC Wild Card. Much of it will be determined by how they do early on.
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
After their strong finish in 2025, the Saints look to make the playoffs in 2026. Their offense gets a boost with new running back Travis Etienne Jr. On defense, the Saints added impactful players like defensive end Chase Young, safety Justin Reid, and defensive end Jonathan Bullard. Both the offense and defense fell short last season and look to take strides this season. In 2025, New Orleans managed just 306 points on offense while its defense surrendered 383, ranking 28th in the league in points scored and 16th in points allowed.
New Orleans Saints Playoffs FAQs
The New Orleans Saints' chances of making the 2026–27 NFL playoffs are 35.2%, based on +184 odds. That figure reflects a Saints team many view as a long shot for deep playoff success, but one still primed to build on the momentum from last season's late-season surge once Tyler Shough took over at quarterback.
No, the Saints are not out of the playoffs. New Orleans' training camp is still underway in Metairie, running through Aug. 27, with joint practices against the Rams and Cowboys still to come before the regular season even begins. Betting markets still place the Saints in the 7-9 win range, keeping their playoff hopes slightly alive.
Yes, the Saints have a chance to make the playoffs. Currently, they have a 33.2% chance to make the playoffs, based on +184 odds. That optimism stems largely from New Orleans closing out the 2025 season on a strong note once Tyler Shough took over at quarterback.
When odds are available, you can bet on the New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs at any of the eight legal and licensed mobile apps or retail sportsbook locations throughout the state of Louisiana. At this point in the season, however, online betting sites will not have Saints playoff markets available, as they have been eliminated.
Author
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.
