New Orleans Saints Playoff Chances: Tracking the Saints Playoff Picture

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Key Takeaways:

  • πŸ“Š The Saints look to make an impact in a weak NFC South this season. 
  • πŸ“‰ New Orleans' odds to make the playoffs are +485. 
  • 🏈 The Saints have not made the postseason since the 2020-21 season.

The Saints are 2-4 after a 34-27 win over the New York Giants at the Meadowlands. Now, they head to Paris, France, to battle the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

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New Orleans Saints Playoff Odds: October 2026

The Saints' playoff chances are 17% at DraftKings Sportsbook, and have similar odds at Louisiana sportsbooks.  

πŸ”₯ Saints Playoff Chances+485
⭐️ Saints Win NFC South+550
πŸ‘‘ Saints Win NFC+12000
πŸ† Saints Win Super Bowl+15000
βœ… Odds Last VerifiedOctober 20, 2026

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*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.

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Saints Playoff Picture: Can the Saints Make the Playoffs?

Yes. The Saints currently have +485 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. They are 2-4 to start the season. 

New Orleans Saints 2026 Schedule and Betting Lines

After not appearing on Primetime last season, the Saints had a Primetime game this season on October 5, 2026, against the Atlanta Falcons. It did not end well, as the Falcons blew them out. 

Cameron Jordan and Demario Davis will be key in the Saints playoff odds

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. 

  • πŸ“† October 19, 2026: The Saints are 2-4 after beating the Giants at the Meadowlands. 
  • πŸ“† October 12, 2026: The Saints are 1-4 after another loss, this time to the Vikings at home. 
  • πŸ“† October 5, 2026: The Saints are 1-3 after the Falcons routed them in New Orleans. 
  • πŸ“† September 27, 2026: The Saints are 1-2 after falling to the Raiders at home. 
  • πŸ“† September 20, 2026: The Saints are 1-1 after beating the Ravens in Baltimore. 
  • πŸ“† September 13, 2026: The Saints are 0-1 after losing to the Lions 31-30 in overtime. 
  • πŸ“† August 19, 2026: The Saints announce that running back Alvin Kamara will miss at least a month. 
  • πŸ“† April 23, 2026: The Saints draft wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the eighth overall pick. 
  • πŸ“† March 1, 2026: The Saints sign running back Travis Etienne to a four-year deal to be their new top running back. 
  • πŸ“† November 30: The Saints fall to the Dolphins in Week 13, eliminating New Orleans from the playoffs.
  • πŸ“† November 5: New Orleans designate OT Barry Wesley to return from injured reserve.
  • πŸ“† November 4: The Saints acquire 2026 fourth and fifth-round picks from the Seattle Seahawks for WR Rashid Shaheed.
  • πŸ“† 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. 
  • πŸ“† September 17: The Saints sign S Terrell Burgess to the active roster.
  • πŸ“† August 26: The Saints place TEs Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau on the PUP list.
  • πŸ“† August 20: New Orleans acquires WR Devaughn Vele from Denver in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick.
  • πŸ“† August 18: The Saints trade DT Khalen Saunders to the Jacksonville Jaguars for C Luke Fortner.
  • πŸ“† August 12: New Orleans places OL Will Clapp on Injured Reserve.
  • πŸ“† July 22: Tyrann Mathieu announces retirement.
  • πŸ“† May 10: QB Derek Carr announces retirement.
  • πŸ“† April 25: Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough is selected 40th overall by the Saints.
  • πŸ“† April 24: The Saints select OL Kevlin Banks Jr. from Texas in the first round of the NFL draft. 
  • πŸ“† April 23:  New Orleans exercises its 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“† 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 +485 odds, or a 17% chance of making the playoffs.  

Are the Saints Out of Playoffs?

No, the Saints are not in the playoffs. The Saints will be hoping for a better result than last season. So far, they are 2-4. 

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

The Saints' odds to win the division are +550, which is currently the worst 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 are currently behind in the NFC Wild Card Race. They have to win some games to get back in the race. 

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

The Saints enter Week 7 at 2-4 and third in the NFC South, after a 34-27 win over the New York Giants. Carolina is 3-2, while Atlanta is 2-4, and the Tampa Bay Bucs are 1-5. New Orleans snapped its three-game losing streak and now hopes to build on the win. 

 

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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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