2022 New Orleans Saints season

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2022 New Orleans Saints season
Owner Gayle Benson
General manager Mickey Loomis
Head coach Dennis Allen
Offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr.
Defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen and Kris Richard
Home field Caesars Superdome
Results
Record7–10
Division place3rd NFC South
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro Bowlers LB Demario Davis
DE Cameron Jordan
AP All-Pros LB Demario Davis (2nd team)
Uniform
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The 2022 season was the New Orleans Saints' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 47th playing home games at the Caesars Superdome and their first under head coach Dennis Allen.

Contents

Long-time head coach Sean Payton announced his retirement shortly after the Saints 2021 season ended on January 25, 2022. [1] In his 16 years as head coach, Payton led the Saints to seven NFC South titles, nine playoff appearances, and to the franchise's first and only Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XLIV. Prior to his departure, Payton was also the second-longest active tenured head coach in the NFL, only behind Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots. [2] [3] On February 8, 2022, Allen was announced as the next head coach.

The Saints failed to improve from their 9–8 season from last year after a loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12, and after another loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the next week, the Saints clinched their first losing season since 2016. Although the Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17, they were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive season after wins by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers the same week. [4] It was the first time the Saints missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons since missing the playoffs between 2014-2016. It was also the team's first season since 2005 with double digit losses.

Draft

2022 New Orleans Saints Draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
1 11 Chris Olave WR Ohio State from Washington [A]
16Traded to Washington [A] from Indianapolis via Philadelphia [B]
18Traded to Philadelphia [B]
19 Trevor Penning OT Northern Iowa from Philadelphia [B]
249 Alontae Taylor CB Tennessee
380Traded to Houston [C]
98Traded to Washington [A]
101Traded to Philadelphia [B] 2020 Resolution JC-2A selection [D]
4120Traded to Washington [A]
5161 D'Marco Jackson LB Appalachian State
6194 Jordan Jackson DE Air Force from Indianapolis via Philadelphia [B]
—Selection forfeited [E]
7237Traded to Philadelphia [B]

Draft trades

  1. 1 2 3 4 The Saints traded first-, third- and fourth-round selections (16th, 98th and 120th overall) to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a first-round selection (11th overall).
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Saints traded first-, third- and seventh-round selections (18th, 101st and 237th overall), a 2023 first-round selection and a 2024 second-round selection to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for two first- and one sixth-round selection (16th, 19th and 194th overall).
  3. ↑ The Saints traded a third-round selection (80th overall) and a 2023 conditional sixth-round selection to the Houston Texans in exchange for CB Bradley Roby. [5]
  4. ↑ The Saints received a Resolution JC-2A selection in the third round as part of the compensation for pro scouting director Terry Fontenot being hired as the Atlanta Falcons' general manager. [6]
  5. ↑ The Saints forfeited their sixth-round selection as a penalty for repeated violations of the league's COVID-19 guidelines. [7]
2022 New Orleans Saints undrafted free agents
NamePositionCollegeRef.
Dai'Jean Dixon WR Nicholls [8]
Sage Doxtater OT New Mexico State
Joel Dublanko LB Cincinnati
DaMarcus Fields CB Texas Tech
Vincent Gray Michigan
Lewis Kidd G Montana State
Jack Koerner S Iowa
Lucas Krull TE Pittsburgh
Smoke Monday S Auburn
Isaiah Pryor LB Ohio State
John Parker Romo K Virginia Tech
Derek Schweiger OT Iowa State
Nephi Sewell LB Utah
Rashid Shaheed WR Weber State
Abram Smith RB Baylor
Daniel Whelan P UC Davis
Eric Wilson G Penn State

Staff

2022 New Orleans Saints staff

Front office

  • Owner – Gayle Benson
  • President – Dennis Lauscha
  • Executive vice president/general manager – Mickey Loomis
  • Senior vice president/chief operating officer – Ben Hales
  • Asst. general manager/college scouting director – Jeff Ireland
  • Vice president of football administration – Khai Harley
  • Director of operations – James Nagaoka
  • Director of pro scouting – Justin Matthews
  • Director of pro personnel – Michael Parenton

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Strength and conditioning coach – Matt Clapp
  • Director of sports science – Matt Rhea
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Charles Byrd
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Rob Wenning


Final roster

2022 New Orleans Saints roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

 Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

 Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
53 active, 13 reserve, 16 practice squad (+1 exempt)

Preseason

The Saints' preseason opponents and schedule was announced in the spring.

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1August 13at Houston Texans L 13–170–1 NRG Stadium Recap
2August 19at Green Bay Packers L 10–200–2 Lambeau Field Recap
3August 26 Los Angeles Chargers W 27–101–2 Caesars Superdome Recap

Regular season

Schedule

On May 4, the NFL announced that the Saints played the Minnesota Vikings during Week 4 on October 2 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, as part of the league's International Series. The game kickoff at 2:30 p.m. BST/8:30 a.m. CDT, and was televised by the NFL Network, with the Saints serving as the home team. [9]

The remainder of the Saints' 2022 schedule, with exact dates and times, were announced on May 12.

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1 September 11at Atlanta Falcons W 27–261–0 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
2 September 18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 10–201–1Caesars Superdome Recap
3 September 25at Carolina Panthers L 14–221–2 Bank of America Stadium Recap
4 October 2 Minnesota Vikings L 25–281–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) Recap
5 October 9 Seattle Seahawks W 39–322–3Caesars Superdome Recap
6 October 16 Cincinnati Bengals L 26–302–4Caesars Superdome Recap
7 October 20at Arizona Cardinals L 34–422–5 State Farm Stadium Recap
8 October 30 Las Vegas Raiders W 24–03–5Caesars Superdome Recap
9 November 7 Baltimore Ravens L 13–273–6Caesars Superdome Recap
10 November 13at Pittsburgh Steelers L 10–203–7 Acrisure Stadium Recap
11 November 20 Los Angeles Rams W 27–204–7Caesars Superdome Recap
12 November 27at San Francisco 49ers L 0–134–8 Levi's Stadium Recap
13 December 5at Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 16–174–9 Raymond James Stadium Recap
14 Bye
15 December 18 Atlanta Falcons W 21–185–9Caesars Superdome Recap
16 December 24at Cleveland Browns W 17–106–9 First Energy Stadium Recap
17 January 1at Philadelphia Eagles W 20–107–9 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
18 January 8 Carolina Panthers L 7–107–10Caesars Superdome Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Atlanta Falcons

Week 1: New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Saints7031727
Falcons3137326

at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Game information

Although the Saints trailed by 16 points early in the fourth quarter, Jameis Winston led the team to 17 unanswered points, culminating in a 51-yard game-winning field goal from Wil Lutz. The Falcons had the chance to retake the lead in the last second, but Payton Turner blocked their field goal attempt to seal the win and start off the Saints' season at 1–0.

Week 2: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Buccaneers0031720
Saints300710

at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Game information

In the fourth quarter, Marshon Lattimore and Mike Evans got into a fight at midfield, resulting in both players being ejected. The Saints lost to Tampa Bay for the first time since the 2018 season, it is also the first time since the 2017 season that they lost to a side quarterbacked by Tom Brady.

Week 3: at Carolina Panthers

Week 3: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Saints0001414
Panthers760922

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Game information

Even though the Saints scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, they still lost to the Panthers in Week 3 for the first time since the 2015 season.

Week 4: vs. Minnesota Vikings

NFL London games

Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings7631228
Saints0771125

at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England

Game information

Hoping to grab a second win, the Saints flew to London to host the Minnesota Vikings. This was the first time the Saints had played in the United Kingdom since the 2017 season and their first International Series game as the home team since 2008. After trailing for most of the game, the Saints took the lead in the fourth quarter through a Taysom Hill touchdown run. Justin Jefferson put the Vikings back in front five minutes later, only for Greg Joseph to miss the extra point, allowing Wil Lutz to tie the game with a career-long 60-yard field goal. Joseph put the Vikings back in front again with a 47-yard kick after a long reception by Jefferson with less than 30 seconds to play, only for a Chris Olave catch to put the Saints in range of another game-tying field goal from 61 yards; however, Lutz's kick bounced back off the left upright and the crossbar to give the Vikings a 28–25 win. It was the Saints' first loss to the Vikings since 2017, giving them their worst start to a season since 2016.

Week 5: vs. Seattle Seahawks

Week 5: Seattle Seahawks at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Seahawks10901332
Saints31414839

at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Game information

After their close loss to the Vikings, the Saints flew back home to the Superdome for their Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Andy Dalton started his second game at quarterback, but it was utility player Taysom Hill that stole the show in the Superdome that afternoon, who helped guide New Orleans to victory over the fiesty Seahawks 39–32 thanks to a phenomenal 3-touchdown performance from him, the last of which being a 60-yard run that put the Saints ahead for good. With the thrilling win, the Saints improved to 2–3.

Week 6: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week 6: Cincinnati Bengals at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bengals777930
Saints7133326

at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Game information

Andy Dalton would start his third straight game, this time facing off against his former team. Though the Saints found themselves holding a two-score lead twice during the game, the Bengals pulled out a late fourth quarter comeback victory on a 60-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase. On a botched 4th down conversion play, Eli Apple made a hit on Marquez Callaway which was controversially not flagged. The Saints were defeated 26–30, and fell to 2–4 on the year.

Week 7: at Arizona Cardinals

Week 7: New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Saints7731734
Cardinals3257742

at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Game information

Andy Dalton started for the fourth straight game for the Saints on Thursday Night Football against the Cardinals. Although he would pass for four touchdowns, he threw three costly interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns in a span of about a minute near the end of the first half. The Cardinals found themselves up 28–14 because of these key defensive plays despite trailing New Orleans 14–6 at the start of the second quarter. The Cardinals would continue their dominance throughout the third quarter, holding the Saints to a field goal while scoring a touchdown of their own to go up 35–17, their largest lead of the night. In the fourth quarter, despite a late Saints rally in which they outscored Arizona 17–7 to cut the lead to just 8, the Cardinals held on for a thrilling 42–34 victory. The loss marked the first time since the 2015 season that the Saints were beaten by the Cardinals.

With the defeat, New Orleans fell to 2–5.

Week 8: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Week 8: Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Raiders00000
Saints7107024

at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Game information

Andy Dalton started his fifth straight game of the season with Jameis Winston still out with an injury. Against the Raiders, the Saints thoroughly dominated them in front of a raucous capacity crowd of Saints fans in the Superdome, shutting them out 24–0. Dalton recorded a pair of passing touchdowns, both of which went to Alvin Kamara, who also logged a rushing touchdown to cap off a brilliant day for the star running back. The Saints defense smothered a Raiders offense that had put up a season-high 38 points the previous week, only allowing them to cross midfield once late in the game.

With the dominant win, the Saints improved to 3–5. They also defeated the Raiders for the first time since the 2012 season.

Week 9: vs. Baltimore Ravens

Week 9: Baltimore Ravens at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Ravens7731027
Saints033713

at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Game information

Following their win against the Raiders, the Saints stayed home to face off against the Baltimore Ravens in a Week 9 contest on Monday Night Football . For the sixth straight game, Andy Dalton was named the starting quarterback for the team. The Saints found themselves in a big 14–0 deficit early on in the first half, courtesy of a Lamar Jackson passing touchdown and a Kenyan Drake rushing touchdown. The Saints would get their first points off the night off a Wil Lutz field goal to cut the deficit to 11 as time expired in the first half. In the third quarter, Justin Tucker would kick his first field goal of the night to make the score 17–3, but the Saints answered right back with a second Lutz field goal to make the score 17–6. In the fourth quarter however, the Ravens would put the game away as Tucker nailed his second field goal of the game, followed by another Kenyan Drake touchdown to make it a 21-point deficit for the Saints. A late touchdown pass from Dalton to Juwan Johnson made the final score 27–13, Ravens.

With the defeat, the Saints fell to 3–6.

Week 10: at Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 10: New Orleans Saints at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Saints0100010
Steelers7301020

at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 13
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 41 °F (5 °C)
  • Game attendance: 66,544
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth and Kristina Pink
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

After a tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens, they travel to Acrisure Stadium to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the loss, the Saints drop to 3–7 on the year and it was the first time since 2006 that they were defeated by the Steelers.

Week 11: vs. Los Angeles Rams

Week 11: Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rams770620
Saints3714327

at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Date: November 20
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 70,025
  • Referee: Ronald Torbert
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon Spake
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

They return to the Superdome to take on the Los Angeles Rams. It has been four years since New Orleans played them at home, including the aforementioned NFC Championship. With the win over the Rams, the Saints improve to 4–7 on the year. It was the first time since the 2018 season in which New Orleans defeated the Los Angeles Rams.

Week 12: at San Francisco 49ers

Week 12: New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Saints00000
49ers373013

at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

  • Date: November 27
  • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST/1:25 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 67 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 71,275
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez and Laura Okmin
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

They meet with the San Francisco 49ers on the road. After Kamara fumbled twice, the Saints struggled to hold off Jimmy Garoppolo and his offense. They didn't even score points, thus snapping their streak without being shut out. The Saints were shut out for the first time since week 17 of the 2001 season, which was also against San Francisco. This loss brought the Saints record down to 4–8.

Week 13: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 13: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Saints0103316
Buccaneers3001417

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

  • Date: December 5
  • Game time: 8:15 p.m. EST/7:15 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 68,709
  • Referee: Clay Martin
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Saints traveled to Tampa for their second matchup against their division rival, the Buccaneers. They were unable to hold on as they were swept by the Buccaneers for the first time since the 2007 season. With the loss, the Saints fell to 4–9, securing the franchise its first losing season since 2016.

Week 15: vs. Atlanta Falcons

Week 15: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons037818
Saints1407021

at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Date: December 18
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 70,041
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth and Kristina Pink
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Saints host the Falcons in the Superdome. In Week 1, they defeated them with a 51-yard field goal and a kick block. With the victory, not only did the Saints sweep Atlanta, but they also improve to their 5–9 record.

Week 16: at Cleveland Browns

Week 16: New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Saints0314017
Browns0100010

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Date: December 24
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Frigid, 6 °F (−14 °C)
  • Game attendance: 67,431
  • Referee: Brad Rogers
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes, Jay Feely and Aditi Kinkhabawala
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Saints travel to FirstEnergy Stadium to take on the Cleveland Browns in a cold weather game. They trailed in the first half but came back in the second half. With the 17–10 victory, they improve to 6–9.

Week 17: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week 17: New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Saints760720
Eagles0010010

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Game information

The Saints meet the Eagles for the third straight season. After losing to them in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons, they improved their performance with Andy Dalton and Taysom Hill. In the first half, the Saints scored a touchdown and three field goals to give them the lead. The Eagles looked like they were making a comeback scoring ten points in the third with the help of their defense, and although they gave up only one touchdown, Minshew threw a pick six to Marshon Lattimore, effectively ending the game. [10] For the first time since the 2018 season, the Saints beat the Eagles. It was an easy win for the Saints as Jalen Hurts was sidelined due to his shoulder injury. They improve to 7–9, but only to be eliminated from postseason contention.

Week 18: vs. Carolina Panthers

Week 18: Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Panthers007310
Saints70007

at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Date: January 8
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 70,118
  • Referee: Alex Kemp
  • TV announcers (Fox): Jason Benetti, Matt Millen and Megan Olivi
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

After a win over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Saints return home for their last regular season game against the Panthers. In Saints' territory, Marcus Davenport and D'Onta Foreman both got into a fight, resulting in ejections. After Eddy Pineiro nailed a 42-yard field goal, the Saints get swept by the Panthers for the first time since the 2015 season, finishing their season with a 7-10 record, earning them the worst season since 2005.

Standings

Division

NFC South
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers 890.4714–28–4313358L1
Carolina Panthers 7100.4124–26–6347374W1
New Orleans Saints 7100.4122–45–7330345L1
Atlanta Falcons 7100.4122–46–6365386W2

Conference

NFC
#TeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division leaders
1 Philadelphia Eagles East1430.8244–29–3.474.460W1
2 [a] San Francisco 49ers West1340.7656–010–2.417.414W10
3 [a] Minnesota Vikings North1340.7654–28–4.474.425W1
4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers South890.4714–28–4.503.426L1
Wild cards
5 Dallas Cowboys East1250.7064–28–4.507.485L1
6 New York Giants East971.5591–4–14–7–1.526.395L1
7 [b] Seattle Seahawks West980.5294–26–6.462.382W2
Did not qualify for the postseason
8 [b] Detroit Lions North980.5295–17–5.535.451W2
9 Washington Commanders East881.5002–3–15–6–1.536.449W1
10 Green Bay Packers North890.4713–36–6.524.449L1
11 [c] Carolina Panthers South7100.4124–26–6.474.437W1
12 [c] [d] New Orleans Saints South7100.4122–45–7.507.462L1
13 [c] [d] Atlanta Falcons South7100.4122–46–6.467.429W2
14 Los Angeles Rams West5120.2941–53–9.517.341L2
15 Arizona Cardinals West4130.2351–53–9.529.368L7
16 Chicago Bears North3140.1760–61–11.571.480L10
Tiebreakers [e]
  1. 1 2 San Francisco finished ahead of Minnesota based on conference record (10–2 vs. 8–4).
  2. 1 2 Seattle finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory, claiming the 7th and final playoff spot.
  3. 1 2 3 Carolina finished ahead of New Orleans and Atlanta based on head-to-head record (3–1 vs. 2–2/1–3).
  4. 1 2 New Orleans finished ahead of Atlanta based on head-to-head sweep.
  5. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 New Orleans Saints season</span> NFL team season

The 2018 season was the New Orleans Saints' 52nd in the National Football League (NFL), their 43rd at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and their 12th under head coach Sean Payton.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 New Orleans Saints season</span> 53rd season in franchise history

The 2019 season was the New Orleans Saints' 53rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 44th playing home games at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and their 13th under head coach Sean Payton.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 New Orleans Saints season</span> 54th season in franchise history

The 2020 season was the New Orleans Saints' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 45th playing home games at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and their 14th under head coach Sean Payton. Although they failed to match their 13–3 records from 2018 and 2019, the Saints defended their NFC South title for the fourth consecutive year following a Week 16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. After beating the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10, they won six straight games for the fourth consecutive season. With a Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, the Saints clinched a franchise record fourth consecutive playoff appearance. After Week 17 victory over the division rival, Carolina Panthers, the Saints became the first NFC South member to sweep the division in its history. During the Wildcard round against the Chicago Bears of the 2020–21 NFL playoffs, the Saints made history as one of the first two teams to air in a post-season football game on Nickelodeon, a primarily children-related network. The Saints would defeat the Bears 21–9, advancing to the divisional round, where they were defeated by division rival and eventual Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 30–20, despite having swept them in the regular season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 New Orleans Saints season</span> 55th season in franchise history

The 2021 season was the New Orleans Saints' 55th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 46th playing home games at Caesars Superdome and the 15th and final season under head coach Sean Payton. After starting the season 5–2, the Saints fell into a five game losing streak after losing starting quarterback Jameis Winston to a torn ACL in Week 8 vs. Winston's former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They also failed to improve on their 12–4 record from the previous season, as well as failing to win the division title for the first time since 2016. Despite winning four of their last five games, the Saints missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 after the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. The Saints finished tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 7th seed in the NFC, but lost the tiebreaker based on the teams' Week 11 head-to-head meeting—won by the Eagles. The team started a record of 58 different players and ranked in the bottom 5 in total offense.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 New Orleans Saints season</span> 57th season in franchise history

The 2023 season was the New Orleans Saints' 57th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 48th to host games at the Caesars Superdome and the second and final full season under head coach Dennis Allen, as he would be fired during their next season. The team improved on their 7–10 record from 2022, but missed the playoffs for a third consecutive season. The Saints finished tied with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the NFC South division title, as well as in a three-way tie with the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks for the last Wild Card spot; however, the Saints lost both tiebreakers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 New Orleans Saints season</span> 58th season in franchise history

The 2024 season is the New Orleans Saints' 58th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 49th to host games at the Caesars Superdome and the third and final under head coach Dennis Allen. For this season, the Saints attempt to improve from their 9–8 record from the previous season, and return to the playoffs as well as win the NFC South, both for the first time in four years. Despite starting the season 2–0 for the second consecutive season with over 40 points scored in both games, the Saints went on a seven-game losing streak for the first time since 1999. On November 4, following a Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Saints fired Allen and promoted assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi to be the interim head coach.

References

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  2. ↑ "New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton stepping away after 16 years with franchise". ESPN.com. January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Sean Payton stepping down as head coach of Saints after 15 seasons". NFL.com. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Saints eliminated from the playoffs". www.wafb.com. January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ "New Orleans Saints complete trade with Houston Texans for CB Bradley Roby". ESPN.com. September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Falcons hire Terry Fontenot as general manager, Saints to receive draft compensation". CBS Sports. January 19, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  7. ↑ Triplett, Mike (March 20, 2021). "New Orleans Saints to forfeit 6th-round pick in 2022 draft for COVID-19 violations". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  8. ↑ "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with 17 undrafted free agents". neworleanssaints.com. New Orleans Saints. May 1, 2022.
  9. ↑ "NFL ANNOUNCES OPPONENTS AND DATES FOR FIVE INTERNATIONAL GAMES IN 2022". NFL Communications. May 4, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Saints 20-10 Eagles (Jan 1, 2023) Final Score".
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