New Orleans Saints Playoff Chances: Tracking the Saints Playoff Picture

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Key Takeaways:

  • πŸ“Š The Saints have a 0.5% chance of winning Super Bowl 60, according to odds from DraftKings Sportsbook.
  • πŸ“‰ New Orleans has the longest odds to win the NFC.
  • 🏈 If the Saints make the playoffs, it will be their first postseason appearance since the 2020-2021 season.

With a disappointing 5-12 record in 2024, New Orleans missed the playoffs for a fourth straight year. Can the Saints make the playoffs this year under new head coach Kellen Moore? New Orleans is looking for an improved offense after having an active offseason, retaining key players and signing new talent. They have the ninth overall pick in the 2025 draft. 

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: April 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 Chances19.1% chance (+20000)
πŸ† Saints Win Super Bowl0.5% chance (+9000)
πŸ‘‘ Saints Win NFC1.1% chance (+1000)
⭐️ Saints Win NFC South9.1% chance (+425)
βœ… Odds Last VerifiedApril 30, 2025

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Saints Playoff Picture: Can the Saints Make the Playoffs?

Yes, the Saints can make the playoffs, as everyone has a chance before the 2025 season starts. New Orleans finished 5-12 in 2024, struggling to make anything happen in a turmoil-filled season. Before the Saints can even consider a playoff run, they will need to address the quarterback situation. Derrek Carr's season-ending shoulder injury could impact his 2025 season, leaving the Saints without a QB1.

New Orleans Saints Schedule and Betting Lines

The Saints' 2025 schedule has yet to be released, but we do know who they will face off against. The Saints' schedule will likely be released sometime in early to mid-May, but an official date has yet to be declared.

Home Opponents

  • Atlanta Falcons
  • Carolina Panthers
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Arizona Cardinals
  • San Francisco 49ers
  • New England Patriots
  • New York Jets
  • New York Giants

Away Opponents

  • Atlanta Falcons
  • Carolina Panthers
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Buffalo Bills
  • Chicago Bears
  • Los Angeles Rams
  • Miami Dolphins
  • Seattle Seahawks
  • Tennessee Titans

 

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βœ… Data Verified by ExpertApril 30, 2025

Derek Carr throwing a pass

New Orleans Saints News & Updates for 2025-2026 Season

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

  • 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 several months out, all 32 NFL teams technically have a chance to make the playoffs. The Saints' odds to make the playoffs are the fourth-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 NFL prognosticators are already writing off, no teams have been officially eliminated.

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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 +9000 odds. 

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.

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 the Saints' head coach, all eyes will be on how much the offense improves. The big question is whether QB Derek Carr returns after his week-14 shoulder injury sidelined him for the remainder of the 2024 season. Even though New Orleans is unsure of who their QB1 will be, they have made moves to improve the offense by signing TE Jack Stoll, WR Brandin Cooks and more. 

The Saints' secondary and defensive line are expected to be more dynamic and versatile. New Orleans has added DE Chase Young, S Justin Reid and DT Davon Godchaux, to name a few. Looking ahead to the NFL Draft, New Orleans could use their ninth overall draft pick to pick up a quarterback or offensive lineman.

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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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