Saints’ Playoff Hopes on the Rise | NFL News

0:00All right, let's talk about the New Orleans Saints in their outlook for the upcoming NFL season. ESPN's latest preview puts them at number 25 out of 32 teams, which isn't exactly screaming Super Bowl contender. They've got a second year quarterback, Tyler Show, who showed some flashes last year, and they picked up Travis Etienne in free agency to boost the run game. Plus veteran defensive lineman Cameron Jordan is back, which is a big deal for leadership. Now, when it comes to the postseason, ESPN is projecting a 25.7% chance for the Saints to make it. Their best shot, according to the numbers, is winning the NFC South, which they're given a 20.7% chance to do. They're looking at a projected win total of around seven or eight games, so they'll likely need to aim for nine wins or better to even be in the conversation, especially since they went five and eleven last season. One of the biggest advantages the Saints have this year is continuity. Their coaching staff is pretty much the same as last year, and quarterback Tyler Show had a

1:01full off season to prepare as the starter. He even took some offensive players out to California to work on building chemistry, which could help them build on the momentum from when he took. Over last season, and led the team to those five wins. However, ESPN does point out that death could be a real concern for New Orleans this year. Having a roster that's grown together and understands each other's capabilities is a plus, no doubt. But it doesn't automatically guarantee a division title or a playoff spot in the NFL, where nothing is ever a sure thing. Still, with a potentially easier schedule this season, it's reasonable to expect the Saints to be more competitive. If things fall into place for them, there's definitely a path where they could play beyond week 18 and make a run for the playoffs. Stay locked in with NFL News today, AI-powered updates.