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Eagles vs. 49ers: Wild Card Open Thread

The Philadelphia Eagles host the San Francisco 49ers in the second of three Wild Card playoff games today.  This is a matchup of the two NFC Champions over the past three years. This matchup should be a good way to continue the second day of the 2026 NFL Playoffs! NFC Wild Card Game #6 San […]

Jaguars vs. Bills: Wild Card Open Thread

The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Buffalo Bills in the first of three Wild Card playoff games today.  Buffalo enters this game as a slight road favorite, while Jacksonville comes in as the AFC South Champion with a chip on their shoulder. This matchup should be a fun start to the second day of the 2026 […]

Bears vs. Packers: Wild Card Open Thread

The Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers in the second of two Wild Card playoff games today.  These two NFC North arch-rivals have the longest-standing rivalry in the NFL and the next chapter continues here. These teams split the season series, including a Game of the Year contender in Week 16, but this rubber […]

Panthers vs. Rams: Wild Card Open Thread

The Carolina Panthers host the Los Angeles Rams in the first of two Wild Card playoff games today.  Carolina enters this game having backed into the NFC South title, while Los Angeles dropped from first in the NFC to fifth, by losing two of their last three games. This is a rematch of one of […]

Canal Street Chronicles: NFL Playoffs Bold Predictions

The NFL playoffs are here and this weekend, there are 6 games being played today through Monday between the Rams vs. Panthers and Packers vs. Bears (today), Bills vs. Jaguars, 49ers vs. Eagles, Chargers vs. Patriots (tomorrow) and Texans vs. Steelers on Monday. The Broncos and Seahawks, who are the #1 seeds in each conference […]

New Orleans Saints’ 2025 draft class in review

With the 2025 NFL regular season now come and gone, and playoffs will be ramping up soon for those teams fortunate enough to clinch spots in the postseason. However, for those teams and players that have since wrapped up play for this year, another season has passed, and the rookies’ inaugural time in the league […]

College Football Playoff: 2026 Peach Bowl Open Thread

The #1 Indiana Hoosiers (14-0) face the #5 Oregon Ducks (13-1) in the CFP semifinals.  The winner moves on to the 2026 CFP National Championship Game in Miami on January 19th. These two universities have been near the top of their conference for two years now, and they should have a fantastic game in this […]

NFL Playoff Picks 2026: Wild Card Weekend

The 2026 NFL Playoffs are upon us, and unfortunately, the New Orleans Saints are once again not among this year’s playoff field. Even without the Saints in the playoffs this year, there are quite a few players to root for, and teams to root against. We certainly have some interesting matchups this weekend, so let’s take a look at […]

Saints Final 2025 power ranking

NFL.com – 23 (=) “The Saints became far more competitive down the stretch in Kellen Moore’s first season, showing tangible growth with the move to QB Tyler Shough and finishing the campaign as a surprisingly effective team on defense. The four-game win streak was snapped by Week 18’s loss to Atlanta, one that highlighted some real issues on special teams. […]

What would an extension for Chris Olave look like for the Saints?

Fourth-year New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is coming off a career season, logging 100 receptions for 1,163 yards and 9 touchdowns. Olave started the year off slowly. While getting plenty of targets, he failed to reach 100 receiving yards in a game until Week 10, and the big plays were missing from his […]

Ups and downs from the Saints’ 2025 season

The 2025 NFL season didn’t go how we expected for the New Orleans Saints… kinda. We knew that New Orleans was going to be one of the bottom teams in terms of wins, but you won’t find a happier 6-win team. The Saints aren’t happy because they won six games, not in the slightest, but […]

Fleur-de-Links, January 9: Could a new RB be in the Saints future?

Key statements and takeaways from the Saints end of season press conference Some great quotes to remember going into the 2026 offseason. Former Saints star cornerback Marshon Lattimore has been arrested in Ohio Unfortunate news around a former star defender for the Saints. Saints drafting Jeremiyah Love would make him a top-10 paid RB One […]

College Football Playoff: 2026 Fiesta Bowl Open Thread

The #6 Ole Miss Rebels (13-1) face the #10 Miami Hurricanes (12-2) in the CFP semifinals.  The winner moves on to the 2026 CFP National Championship Game in Miami on January 19th. These are two of the more surprising teams this season, and this should make for a fantastic matchup! 2026 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl #10 […]

Saints QB Tyler Shough named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Month for his performance during December and January. Shough is the first Saints quarterback to win Offensive Rookie of the Month and becomes the fifth Saints offensive player to earn the honor. Shough was stellar for New Orleans, recording 1,316 […]

Saints QB Tyler Shough named NFL Rookie of the Month

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough was named the NFC’s Rookie of the Month for his performance during December and January. Shough is the first Saints quarterback to win Offensive Rookie of the Month and becomes the fifth Saints offensive player to earn the honor. Shough was stellar for New Orleans, recording 1,316 passing […]

Saints DE Chase Young named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month

The NFL announced today that New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month. Young recorded 19 tackles, six tackles for loss, five sacks, two fumble recoveries, including one returned for a touchdown, and a forced fumble in the months of December and January. Young became the third player […]

NFL Super Bowl odds: Wild Card weekend

The New Orleans Saints offseason has started as they have missed the playoffs for the fifth year in a row. So, let’s see which teams have the best Super Bowl odds headed into Wild Card weekend, courtesy of Fanduel Sportsbook: T-32. New Orleans Saints: ELIMINATED (Last week’s odds: ELIMINATED) (Last week’s ranking: T-32) 1. Seattle […]

Chase Young delivered a career year for the Saints in 2025

The New Orleans Saints’ decision to ink DE Chase Young to a three-year, $51 million contract extension with $33 million guaranteed drew heavy criticism this offseason. Tired of the “bust” label, the former No. 2 overall pick responded with a career year. After missing the first five games of the season with a calf injury, […]

Fleur-de-Links, January 8: Seems like the Saints will have a busy offseason

Saints 2026 strength of schedule entering the offseason Some insight on the difficulty of New Orleans opponents next season. Saints Focused On More Than Just NFC South Title In 2026 Taking advantage of a week division and QB on a rookie contract. New Orleans Saints saw steady leadership from Kellen Moore amid early setbacks It […]

Saints 2026 strength of schedule entering the offseason

The New Orleans Saints finished last in the NFC South this season, and as a result, they will face three opponents next season that also finished last in their respective divisions. This is excellent news for the Saints’ hopes of improving their record next year, but it also plummets their strength of schedule. According to […]