New Orleans Saints
Against Las Vegas and Detroit, New Orleans outgained its opponent but recorded more turnovers in each loss. Against Atlanta, it faced a 205–50 rushing-yardage deficit despite a net-passing edge.
4 reviewed games through Oct 6, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every game the team played.
What we keep seeing
Yardage edges, turnover deficits
ModerateNew Orleans outgained Las Vegas and Detroit in losses while recording more turnovers.
Long-yardage conversions extended scoring possessions
ModerateThe Saints converted fourth-and-10 on an Atlanta touchdown possession and two third-and-13s on Baltimore possessions that ended in field goals.
Net-passing edges against Atlanta and Detroit
ModerateNew Orleans led Atlanta 270–215 and Detroit 378–204 in net passing yards. Against Atlanta, that edge came alongside a 205–50 rushing-yardage deficit.
Sacks lengthened the distance to a first down
ModerateAgainst Atlanta and Baltimore, sacks lengthened New Orleans' distance on possessions that ended in punts. A false start also contributed to the Baltimore possession's fourth-and-27.
Strengths
Net-passing yardage advantages
ModerateNew Orleans had more net passing yards than Atlanta and Detroit in the reviewed matchups, although Atlanta outgained it overall and Detroit won.
Conversions on scoring possessions
ModerateAgainst Atlanta, a fourth-and-10 conversion came on a touchdown possession that also overcame first-and-25. Against Baltimore, two third-and-13 completions extended possessions that ended in field goals.
Weaknesses
More turnovers in two losses
ModerateThe Saints recorded four turnovers to Las Vegas' one and three to Detroit's one. They outgained both opponents but lost each game.
Sacks lengthened difficult possessions
ModerateIn the Atlanta and Baltimore games, sacks lengthened New Orleans' distance on possessions ending in punts. The Baltimore sequence also included a false start.
Large rushing-yardage deficit against Atlanta
ThinAtlanta gained 205 rushing yards to New Orleans' 50 and outgained the Saints 420–320 overall.
Penalties renewed Las Vegas' downs
ThinTwo New Orleans penalties on third-down incompletions gave Las Vegas new first downs on a possession that ended in a touchdown.
Opponent plan
ThinDeny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
Attack on the ground and seek sacks that create longer-yardage situations.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Player spine
Chase Young
Defensive DisruptorThinAgainst Baltimore, his solo and shared sacks left the Ravens facing third-and-21 and fourth-and-22 before field-goal attempts.
Julian Blackmon
Coverage PlaymakerThinHis interception ended Baltimore's final possession while New Orleans led 24–17.
Differences in reviewed games
ModerateDifferent yardage balance
New Orleans outgained Las Vegas 381–340 but was outgained by Atlanta 420–320; Atlanta held a 205–50 rushing-yardage edge.
Reviewed games
Atlanta turned fresh sets of downs into a widening lead
Oct 6, 2026 · NFL · Atlanta Falcons · 24-45
Raiders turned fourth-quarter takeaways into an eight-point lead
Sep 27, 2026 · NFL · Las Vegas Raiders · 27-35
Saints escaped long yardage while Chase Young handed it out
Sep 20, 2026 · NFL · Baltimore Ravens · 17-24
Derrick Barnes and the Turnovers That Built Detroit's Lead
Sep 13, 2026 · NFL · Detroit Lions · 31-30