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[New Orleans Saints]

Saints Rookie Impact Report: Week 17

Let’s start the breakdown for the New Orleans Saints’ Sunday matchup against the Tennessee Titans!

OT Kelvin Banks​

Against the New York Jets, Banks had an overall pretty good day, but there was a stretch of plays in which he got absolutely dominated. For the first time this season, he truly looked like a rookie, and he got beaten around 7 times in a row. The Titans do not have the best group of edge rushers, but Jidah Ward is 15th in QB hits this season, so he is going to be a player to watch all game.

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QB Tyler Shough​

This is going to be a very fun game. For the first time this season, Tyler Shough will be facing off against another one of the rookie QBs from his class. If you remember, New Orleans beat the Jaxson Dart-led New York Giants earlier in the season, but Spencer Rattler was the QB. This time around, Shough will be dueling off against Cam Ward. Quickly, Shough has risen in the ROTY odds, passing Ward, so if that award is still in the cards, Shough must have a good game.

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S Jonas Sanker​

Wow, Sanker had a great game in Week 16. He made a great interception, read the pass perfectly, was a sure tackler, and had an excellent pass deflection. This performance was very similar to how Sanker played when he became the starter earlier in the season. Against the Titans, Sanker may not be able to get another turnover, but he needs to stay solid in coverage. Similarly, keeping the tackling consistent is a must against Tennessee.

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CB Quincy Riley​

Similar to Sanker, Quincy Riley will need to stay strong in coverage. Ward can really pick apart a defense and make some high-level throws. This could be a game in which Riley struggles.

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...er/104844/saints-rookie-impact-report-week-17

 

[New Orleans Saints]

LSU vs. Houston: Texas Bowl Open Thread

Tonight, the LSU Tigers (7-5) face the #21 Houston Cougars (9-3) in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl. This marks a second-consecutive appearance in the Texas Bowl for LSU. LSU has suffered through a very disappointing season and it all comes to an end today, just like the year itself. Although they come into this game as an underdog that hoped to have a much better season, they have pride to play for today, and we’ll see if that’s enough against the 21st-ranked home team.

Kinder’s Texas Bowl ​

LSU Tigers vs. #21 Houston Cougars

NRG Stadium – Houston, Texas

Game Time – 6:15pm PST / 8:15pm CST / 9:15pm EST

Network – ESPN

Odds – LSU +2.5, O/U 41.5

Enjoy the game with the CSC family and join the thread below! GEAUX TIGERS!

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/general/104662/lsu-vs-houston-texas-bowl-open-thread

 

[New Orleans Saints]

Ravens vs. Packers: Saturday Night NFL Special Open Thread

The Green Bay Packers host the Baltimore Ravens tonight at Lambeau. Both teams are fighting for a Wild Card spot in their respective conferences. Will Green Bay rebound from their crushing primetime loss to Chicago? Can Baltimore rebound from their crushing primetime loss to New England? Let’s tune in and find out!

Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers​

Lambeau Field – Green Bay, Wisconsin​

Kickoff – 5:00pm PST / 7:00pm CST / 8:00pm EST​

Network – Peacock​

Odds – Packers -2.5, O/U 40.5​

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Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...ackers-saturday-night-nfl-special-open-thread

 

[New Orleans Saints]

NFL Week 17 Late Games Open Thread

Week 17 continues, and the late slate of games are ready to kick off! Now that the New Orleans Saints have concluded their early-afternoon game, we turn our attention to a duo of interesting matchups. Here is today’s late slate:

New York Giants at Las Vegas

Philadelphia at Buffalo

Both of these games have huge implications for vastly different reasons. One game features a pair of Super Bowl contenders Watch the games along with us and join the thread below!

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[New Orleans Saints]

Week 17: Saints vs. Titans – Social media reactions

Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints outperformed Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans by a final score of 34-26 en route to the team’s fourth consecutive win. The Saints are now 6-10 overall and will close out the season on the road versus NFC South foe Atlanta Falcons, but first, let’s check out what social media had to say following this weekend’s victory.

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Saints are the best team in the NFC South right now. We found our rhythm just 1 game too late.

— Allen K. (@AllenK_81) December 28, 2025

People are going to say “it was the Titans.” That’s how you expect your franchise QB to play against bad teams. Heck of a day for Shough!

— Saints Updates (@bigeasynation) December 28, 2025

Really excited to see the #Saints continue to improve and win with @tylershough2 leading them. It looks like we’ve found our qb of the future. Now continue to build this team in the draft and sign a few big names in FA and this team can win the NFC South next year.

— Jason Ramezan (@jasonramezan) December 28, 2025

Olave is playing like a true WR1 today

— Saints Updates (@bigeasynation) December 28, 2025

Chase Young has rebuilt his career in New Orleans. Good for him

— Felix Trammell (@FelixDTrammell) December 28, 2025

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Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...ek-17-saints-vs-titans-social-media-reactions

 

[New Orleans Saints]

What are the odds? Saints march into Week 18 as 2.5-point underdogs vs. the Falcons

It’s Victory Monday again and Week 18 which means the New Orleans Saints will be playing their final game of the 2025 season on Sunday afternoon. After yesterday’s 34-26victory against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, the Saints are now 6-10 and on a 4-game winning streak.

Tyler Shough had another 300+ yard game, going 22/27 for 333 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and 142.7 passer rating. It was also another career-high day for WR Chris Olave, who had 119 yards and one touchdown. We also saw kicker Charlie Smyth make a career high 57-yard field goal as well as TE Juwan Johnson have a career high 4 receptions for 95 yards and rookie RB Austin Estime have a breakout game with 104 total rushing yards and a touchdown.

Meanwhile, the Falcons are currently sitting at 6-9 and will come into this matchup on a short week as they still have to play the Los Angeles Rams on MNF tonight.

Kickoff is at 12 noon at Mersades-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on FOX.

According to FanDuel, the Saints are currently 2.5-point underdogs vs. the Falcons. The over/under is currently at 43.5 points but there’s sure to be some movement on those odds depending on the outcome of the Falcons matchup tonight.

Do you agree with the odds? Let us know in the comments below and you can also check out all the odds for the rest of the league at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...week-18-as-2-5-point-underdogs-vs-the-falcons

 

[New Orleans Saints]

Recapping the Saints’ comeback victory over Tennessee

The New Orleans Saints sought their fourth consecutive victory when they paid a visit to the Tennessee Titans in Week 17. Here’s a recap of Sunday’s game.

First Quarter​

The game opened with a pair of punts before a 50-yard field goal from Joey Slye gave Tennessee a 3-0 lead.

The Saints responded with a field goal attempt of their own, set up by a 36-yard connection from Tyler Shough to Kevin Austin Jr. But Charlie Smyth’s 43-yard attempt went wide left.

It was then Cam Ward’s turn for a deep pass, as he found Chimere Dike for 38 yards on the ensuing Titans drive. Slye soon converted again to double the lead.

The visitors then went three and out, and Tennessee drove back near midfield before the quarter’s end.

Second Quarter​

The Titans kept the ball moving before Ward hit Chigoziem Okonkwo for a 43-yard touchdown.

New Orleans, trailing 13-0, responded with somewhat of a marathon 44-yard drive. The 12-play possession took over 7 minutes with a number of short gains, before Smyth ended it by nailing a 56-yard field goal to get the Saints on the board.

Penalties had already marred the Titans’ ensuing drive before it got even worse for the hosts, as Chase Young was able to force the ball out from Ward and run it all the way in for a Saints touchdown.

Nevertheless, Tennessee found a response before halftime, helped massively by a pass interference call against Justin Reid, costing the Saints 50 yards. Ward found Elic Ayomanor for a 7-yard touchdown before the half to restore a 20-10 lead.

Third Quarter​

Audric Estime and Chris Olave started the second half on the right foot for the black and gold as the drive reached midfield. Shough then found Juwan Johnson on a 30-yard pass as the Saints entered the red zone.

Two plays later, it was Olave in the end zone for New Orleans after a 19-yard grab.

Despite finding 59 yards on just the first two plays of their next drive, with a run from Tony Pollard and a throw to Mason Kinsey, the Saints were still able to force Tennessee into another field goal from Slye, putting the score at 23-17.

An 18-yard pass to Dante Pettis helped matters as Shough looked to cut into the lead once more, but the Saints were kept to just 3 points again with a 57-yarder from Smyth.

Fourth Quarter​

The Titans proceeded to keep the theme of long field goals running, as Slye converted from 58 yards to put the hosts up 26-20.

A huge throw to Johnson through traffic gave the Saints drive instant momentum, but a catch-and-run from Pettis on the next play saw him fumble at the 3-yard line on his way to the end zone, resulting in a touchback and giving possession back to Tennessee.

The Titans quickly punted, and then the Saints were sure to make no mistake. Shough found Olave for 60 yards before throwing a 10-yard touchdown to Austin Jr to give the black and gold a first lead of the game.

Tennessee went three and out again, and a 23-yard pass from Shough to Johnson preceded a 32-yard touchdown run from Estime to extend the visitors’ lead to 34-26.

The Titans failed to do any damage from there, and the Saints were able to close out the game for their fourth straight victory.

The final game of the season now awaits the black and gold, as they travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons in Week 18.

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...ng-the-saints-comeback-victory-over-tennessee

 

[New Orleans Saints]

SB Nation Reacts Survey: How confident are you that the Saints are headed in the right direction?

It’s Week 18 for the New Orleans Saints who are now on a 4-game winning streak after defeating the Tennessee Titans in Nashville last Sunday. This week, the Saints will look to close out their 2025 season on a high note with a 5th consecutive win coming against their archrivals, the Atlanta Falcons.

While this season is coming to end sooner than fans would like, there is a lot to be excited for as the Saints have seemed to silenced critics on whether QB Tyler Shough be the leader this team needs to build around in the near future.

But as always, we want to hear from you… How confident are you that the Saints are headed in the right direction? Vote in this week’s poll and let us know.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Saints fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...-the-saints-are-headed-in-the-right-direction

 

[New Orleans Saints]

Saints power ranking entering Week 18

NFL.com – 23 (+1)​

“After sleeping through the first half offensively, the Saints turned on the afterburners in the comeback win — their fourth straight victory, putting a bow on what had been a tough season. Granted, it came against a beleaguered Titans defense, but what Tyler Shough has done has paved the way for him to be New Orleans’ 2026 starter. Shough completed 12 of 16 passes for 251 yards and two TDs after halftime, and he did so without relying on his scrambling as much as we had seen in recent games. He and Kellen Moore appear to be in a groove right now, setting up the Saints as a potential future contender in an NFC South that doesn’t have a clear favorite right now. Also, it hasn’t been talked about a lot, but how good has Chase Young been? He’s shaping up to be one of the team’s best signings in recent years.“

Fox Sports – 24 (-2)​

“Rookie QB Tyler Shough threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns and the Saints have now won four straight. Not sure what else he has to do to prove he deserves to be the starter in New Orleans next season.“

Bleacher Report – 23 (+1)​

“Aside from missing the playoffs, the New Orleans Saints have to be pleased with how their 2025 campaign has unfolded. They’ve won four straight and appear to be forging a real identity under rookie head coach Kellen Moore.

Just as importantly, New Orleans has seen considerable growth from quarterback Tyler Shough. The rookie has repeatedly shown signs that he can be the long-term answer that the Saints have lacked since Drew Brees’ retirement.

Shough has now thrown for 300-plus yards in back-to-back games, and he largely outplayed No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward in New Orleans’ latest victory. The Saints have to feel good about their chances of competing in the NFC South next season. — Knox”

CBS Sports – 22 (+3)​

“Tyler Shough is pushing to be the Offensive Rookie of the Year. He has been playing outstanding football for this team that has won four straight games.”

Sports Illustrated – 20 (+3)​

“I have begun my campaign to allow the Saints to be in the playoffs instead of the Buccaneers or Panthers. Tyler Shough in prime time? Who says no? ”

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c.../105068/saints-power-ranking-entering-week-18

 

[New Orleans Saints]

College Football Playoff: 2026 Cotton Bowl Open Thread

The #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) face the #10 Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the CFP quarterfinals. The winner moves on to the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in the CFP semifinals on January 8th. Have a Happy New Year’s Eve!

2026 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic ​

#10 Miami Hurricanes vs #2 Ohio State Buckeyes

Location: AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas

Game Time: 4:30am PST / 6:30pm CST / 7:30pm EST

Network: ESPN

Odds – Ohio State -9.5, O/U 40.5

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Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...football-playoff-2026-cotton-bowl-open-thread

 

[New Orleans Saints]

A look back at the history between the Saints and Falcons

The New Orleans Saints will close out their 2025 season on the road this Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Falcons in Mersades-Benz Stadium.

It all started back on November 26, 1967, when the Saints defeated the Falcons 27-24 in Tulane Stadium. It was the Falcons’ second season and the Saints’ inaugural season in the NFL.

This will be 113th time (including 1 postseason matchup) that these two franchises will have faced one another with the Atlanta leading the series 57-56.

While there have been many memorable matchups between these two rivals, the most infamous game was played on Monday, September 25th, 2006, dubbed “Domecoming,” which was the Saints first home game played in the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. In that historic game, we saw Saints safety Steve Gleason famously block a punt by Falcons’ kicker Michael Koenen with DB Curtis Deloatch recovering the ball in the Falcons’ end zone for a touchdown. New Orleans went on to win 23-3 and at that time, the game became the highest-rated program in ESPN’s history.

The Saints will head this game with a 6-10 record and on a 4-game winning streak to face a 7-9 Falcons team who just defeated the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football.

Kickoff is at 12:00 pm and the game will be broadcast on FOX with Adam Amin (play-by-play), Drew Brees (color analyst) and Kristina Pink (sideline)

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Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...at-the-history-between-the-saints-and-falcons

 

[New Orleans Saints]

College Football Playoff: 2026 Orange Bowl Open Thread

The #4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1) face the #5 Oregon Ducks (12-1) in the CFP quarterfinals. The winner moves on to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in the CFP semifinals on January 9th. This should be a great kickoff for the CFP quarterfinals this New Year’s Day!

2026 Capital One Orange Bowl ​

#5 Oregon Ducks vs #4 Texas Tech Red Raiders

Location: Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, Florida

Game Time: 9:00am PST / 11:00am CST / 12:00pm EST

Network: ESPN

Odds – Oregon -2.5, O/U 51.5

Enjoy the game and Happy New Year!

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...football-playoff-2026-orange-bowl-open-thread

 

[New Orleans Saints]

College Football Playoff: 2026 Sugar Bowl Open Thread

The #3 Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) face the #6 Ole Miss Rebels (12-1) in the CFP quarterfinals. The winner moves on to the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in the CFP semifinals on January 8th. Georgia will be looking to make amends for their lackluster performance in last year’s Sugar Bowl, while Ole Miss looks to keep the momentum from last week’s blowout of Tulane.

The Sugar Bowl, taking place in my, and many of your, birthplace of New Orleans, in the beloved Superdome, always makes this game a must watch for Saints fans. Along with the Fiesta, Orange, and Rose, the Sugar Bowl has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious and celebrated bowl games in all of college football, and this playoff game only continues to add to its prestige. This game should be great!

2026 Allstate Sugar Bowl​

#6 Ole Miss Rebels vs #3 Georgia Bulldogs

Location: Caesars Superdome – New Orleans, Louisiana

Game Time: 5:00pm PST / 7:00pm CST / 8:00pm EST

Network: ESPN

Odds – Georgia -6.5, O/U 55.5

Enjoy the game and Happy New Year!

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...-football-playoff-2026-sugar-bowl-open-thread

 

[New Orleans Saints]

Fleur-de-Links, January 2: Injuries continue to be an issue going into Week 18

Thursday’s Saints vs. Falcons injury report​

The Saints’ long list of injuries continues to linger over Sunday’s game.

New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave expected to make full recovery after blood clot detected in lung​

Very scary news for the Saints’ star WR.

Longtime Saints Star Wants To Play In 2026​

One of the most critical players seems to be making his return.

Without Chris Olave, here's the potential #Saints depth chart for Week 18:
– WR1: Kevin Austin Jr.
– WR2: Mason Tipton (injured)
– WR3: Dante Pettis

– RB1: Audric Estime
– RB2: Evan Hull
– RB3: ?

– TE1: Juwan Johnson
– TE2: Moliki Matavao
– TE3: ?

– Taysom Hill: Taysom Hill

— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) January 1, 2026

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...es-continue-to-be-an-issue-going-into-week-18

 

[New Orleans Saints]

Saints NFL Draft 2026: Updated draft order before Week 18

The New Orleans are on a four-game win streak after their victory over the Tennessee Titans last week, and although that is great for the team, it’s not for the draft position. In previous weeks, we have seen the Saints’ draft pick slowly tumble down the order, but even after their latest win, New Orleans got very lucky in the draft.

Here is the new draft order.

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order before Week 18​

1. Las Vegas Raiders
2. New York Giants
3. New York Jets
4. Tennessee Titans
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Cleveland Browns
7. Washington Commanders
8. New Orleans Saints
9. Kansas City Chiefs
10. Cincinnati Bengals
11. Miami Dolphins
12. Los Angeles Rams (previously owned by Atlanta Falcons)
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
14. Dallas Cowboys
15. Detroit Lions
16. Baltimore Ravens
17. Minnesota Vikings
18. New York Jets (previously owned by the Indianapolis Colts)
19. Carolina Panthers
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
21. Dallas Cowboys (previously owned by the Green Bay Packers)
22. Los Angeles Chargers
23. Buffalo Bills
24. Los Angeles Rams
25. Philadelphia Eagles
26. Houston Texans
27. Cleveland Browns (previously owned by the Jacksonville Jaguars)
28. San Francisco 49ers
29. Chicago Bears
30. New England Patriots
31. Denver Broncos
32. Seattle Seahawks

What the Saints can do at #8​

With the Saints still at pick 8, they remain in pole position to secure top prospects. Offense could be the direction New Orleans ends up actually going in, but for now, CB is still a massive need, and one player sticks out as an excellent option.

LSU CB Mansoor Delane was one of the best defenders this past season. He became the star of the Tigers’ defense, showing how dominant he can be against any WR. The young CB looks excellent in both zone and man, is a strong tackler, and makes smart plays every down. He is also elite, and his reads in the play result in excellent pass breakups. Throwing Delane’s way in college was a mistake, and that should stay true in the NFL.

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...draft-2026-updated-draft-order-before-week-18

 

[New Orleans Saints]

Panthers vs. Buccaneers: Saturday NFL Special Open Thread

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers in what is effectively a playoff game today in Tampa. This is the NFC South Championship Game. Will Tampa win a record fifth-consecutive NFC South title? Can Carolina win their first NFC South title in a decade? Let’s tune in and find out!

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – NFC South Championship Game​

Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, Florida​

Kickoff – 1:30pm PST / 3:30pm CST / 4:30pm EST​

Network – ESPN​

Odds – Buccaneers -3, O/U 44.5​

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Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...s-buccaneers-saturday-nfl-special-open-thread

 

[New Orleans Saints]

Seahawks vs. 49ers: Saturday Night NFL Special Open Thread

The San Francisco 49ers host the Seattle Seahawks for the division crown tonight in the Bay Area. This is the NFC West Championship Game. Will San Francisco win their fourth NFC West title in seven years? Can Seattle win their first NFC West title in five years? Let’s tune in and find out!

Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers – NFC West Championship Game​

Levi’s Stadium – Santa Clara, California​

Kickoff – 5:00pm PST / 7:00pm CST / 8:00pm EST​

Network – ESPN​

Odds – Seahawks -1.5, O/U 49.5​

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Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...-49ers-saturday-night-nfl-special-open-thread

 

[New Orleans Saints]

Saints vs. Falcons: Week 18 Open Thread

NFL on FOX – Week 18​

New Orleans Saints (6-10) at Atlanta Falcons (7-9)​

The New Orleans Saints travel to Atlanta looking to win their fifth-consecutive game to close out the 2025 season. These bitter arch-rivals may not be fighting for the division title this season, but they will fight until the end to defeat each other. A win over Atlanta to end the season on a five-game winning streak would be a fantastic way to go into a pivotal offseason for the Saints.

Kickoff:

Sunday, January 4th – 10:00am PST / 12:00pm CST / 1:00pm EST

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Location:

Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia

Weather Forecast:

54º – Sunny – Retractable Roof (likely to be closed)

TV Broadcasts:

NFL on FOX

– Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth

Local broadcasts in your region can be found here

YouTube TV NFL Sunday Ticket:

tv.youtube.com

Radio:

WWL 870AM/105.3FM New Orleans

-Featuring: Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister, and Steve Geller

SIRIUS XM 380 / Internet 822

New Orleans Saints radio network affiliates can be found here

Atlanta Falcons radio network affiliates can be found here

Uniform Combination:

White Jerseys and Gold Pants

Opponent Blog:

The Falcoholic

Odds:

Saints +3; Over/Under 44.5

Here’s to the Saints winning five in a row to end the season! Who Dat!

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c.../105204/saints-vs-falcons-week-18-open-thread

 

[New Orleans Saints]

Ravens vs. Steelers: Sunday Night Football Finale Open Thread

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens in what is effectively a playoff game tonight in the City of Steel. This is the AFC North Championship Game, and another huge chapter in one of the NFL’s most bitter rivalries. Will Baltimore win their third-consecutive AFC North title? Can Pittsburgh win their first AFC North title in five years? Let’s tune in and find out!

Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers​

Acrisure Stadium – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania​

Kickoff – 5:20pm PST / 7:20pm CST / 8:20pm EST​

Network – NBC​

Odds – Ravens -3.5, O/U 41.5​

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[New Orleans Saints]

Saints updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round pick after Week 18

Sadly, the New Orleans Saints have ended their season on a loss, falling to the Atlanta Falcons 19-17, but that is where the bad news stops. If the Saints were to win, there was a really good chance they would fall in the draft order, maybe even out of the top 10. Instead, the Saints stay in the top 10.

With the completion of the 2025/26 season, most of the NFL Draft order has been officially set, and here it is:

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order​

1. Las Vegas Raiders
2. New York Jets
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. Tennessee Titans
5. New York Giants
6. Cleveland Browns
7. Washington Commanders
8. New Orleans Saints
9. Kansas City Chiefs
10. Cincinnati Bengals
11. Miami Dolphins
12. Dallas Cowboys
13. Los Angeles Rams (previously owned by Atlanta Falcons)
14. Baltimore Ravens
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16. New York Jets (previously owned by the Indianapolis Colts)
17. Detroit Lions
18. Minnesota Vikings
19. Carolina Panthers
20. Dallas Cowboys (previously owned by the Green Bay Packers)
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
22. Los Angeles Chargers
23. Philadelphia Eagles
24. Buffalo Bills
25. Chicago Bears
26. San Francisco 49ers
27. Houston Texans
28. Cleveland Browns (previously owned by the Jacksonville Jaguars)
29. Los Angeles Rams
30. New England Patriots
31. Denver Broncos
32. Seattle Seahawks

What the Saints can do at #8​

The Saints will officially be drafting at pick 8 in the NFL Draft. This is where New Orleans has been slotted for weeks, and with this team still rebuilding and so many positives heading into next season, staying in the top 10 is excellent. Also, with QB not being a need, the Saints can have the best player available on their board potentially fall right into their lap.

In this case, that player could be Keldric Faulk out of Auburn. Yes, this story has been told many times with the Saints. A young defensive lineman who needs development, but has every trait to make a defensive coordinator salivate. I understand why that might worry fans, but if New Orleans moves on from Carl Granderson, Faulk would be the perfect replacement. He is excellent against the run, very athletic, very high upside, and needs development in pass rush. He would be an interior defensive lineman on 3-4 sets and an edge rusher in 4-3, so the Saints need to find an OLB as well, but he could be really good in this scheme.

Source: https://www.canalstreetchronicles.c...ft-order-current-1st-round-pick-after-week-18