Saints Boast One of the Best NFL Records in December

Despite dealing with injuries and an up-and-down season, the New Orleans Saints sit atop the NFC South at 5-5 entering Week 12 of the NFL season.

And if they can fight through a week without starting quarterback Derek Carr, they can head into December with history on their side and generate some excitement for Louisiana sportsbooks.

With one of the most important months of the NFL season coming up, LouisianaBets.com took a break from reviewing the top Louisiana sports betting promos and utilized StatMuse.com to find the records of every NFL team in December since 2013 to find the best to worst teams. Note that all teams didn’t participate in the same amount of games, so ranking is based on win percentage. 

First Bet Safety Net Up to $1,000

Visit Site

Must be 21+ to participate (18+ in KY). Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, IL, IA, KY, KS, LA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ). Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). CALL 1-877-770-STOP (LA). Must be present in LA (select parishes). Licensee partner Amelia Belle Casino. Minimum $10 deposit required. Minimum odds -500 or greater. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. New customers only. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply.

December Records Since 2013

The Saints playoff chances are very favorable with -210 odds to make the postseason vs. +175 against at betting sites like BetRivers Louisiana.

$1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets If You Don't Win

Bonus Code: LABETSBONUS

Visit Site

Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See http://BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Promotional offers not available in Mississippi, New York, Ontario, or Puerto Rico.

Some Strong Finishes in Playoff Years

The Saints rank No. 10 with a 23-18 record for a .561 winning percentage since 2013. The time frame includes five playoff trips, and they were 13-9 in December in those years.

New Orleans was 3-1 in December 2018 when the team was 13-3 and reached the NFC Championship Game. The Saints lost. 26-23. to the Rams in a game that included a controversial no-call on a potential pass interference that killed a Saints drive. The top three December teams since 2013 have been the Green Bay Packers, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys.

Oddly enough, only the Chiefs among those teams have turned that hot December play into Super Bowl victories with two. The Packers had four trips to the NFC Championship Game, but lost all four. The Cowboys only have three playoff wins in five playoff trips in that time frame. So, December success doesn’t always lead to playoff success.

Louisiana betting apps still see the Chiefs as a Super Bowl favorite despite Monday’s loss to Philadelphia. Kansas City and the Eagles are tied for the best Super Bowl title odds with San Francisco at +450.

Carr, who has started all 10 games despite battling a shoulder injury, is still in the concussion protocol as the Saints prepare to face the 4-6 Atlanta Falcons in a crucial NFC South showdown on Sunday. If Carr can’t go, Jameis Winston, 34-46 as a starter in his career, would play in his place.

New Orleans has lost three of its past five games. Atlanta dropped four of five heading into its off week. The Saints are currently a 1-point favorite on the road against the Falcons, according to ESPN BET Louisiana, as they prepare for a December schedule with the Lions (8-1), Panthers (1-9), Giants (3-8), Rams (4-6) and Buccaneers (4-6).

Bet $1, Double Your Winnings Your Next 10 Wagers Up to $25 Max Bet Per Boost

Promo Code: LABETDYW

Visit Site

Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY or Washington, DC. New users only. Must register using eligible promo code. Min. qualifying bet amount: $1. Tokens max. bet amount: $25 per token. Tokens bet max. add'l winnings: $2,500 per token. Token(s) expire 14 days after receipt. Not reissued for voided/pushed bets. Void where prohibited. See Caesars.com/promos for full terms. Know When To Stop Before You Start®. Gambling Problem? CO, IL, KY, MD, MI, MO, NJ, TN, VA, WV, WY, KS (Affiliated with Kansas Crossing Casino), ME (Licensed through the Mi’kmaq Nation, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, federally recognized tribes located in the State of Maine), NC (Licensed through Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise), PA (Affiliated with Harrah's Philadelphia): If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or MD: visit mdgamblinghelp.org or WV: visit 1800gambler.net; AZ: Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; IN: Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT; IA: Call 1-800-BETSOFF; MA: Call 1-800-327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, NY: Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369); LA (Licensed through Horseshoe Bossier City and Caesars New Orleans) Call 1-800-522-4700, Washington, DC (OLG Class A licensed Operator): Call 1-800-MY-RESET. ©2026, Caesars Entertainment