The televised 2025-26 NFL Schedule ''reveal'' event will take place on Thursday evening. The New Orleans Saints, along with the rest of the league, had their schedule leaked within the last 24 hours.
New Orleans is coming off a 5-12 record last season. It was their worst finish since 2005 and marked the fourth straight season without a playoff berth.
The Saints fired coach Dennis Allen before last year's midseason point, replacing him with first-time head coach Kellen Moore this offseason. New Orleans will likely have a new quarterback as well, with second-round rookie draft choice Tyler Shough from Louisville probably replacing the recently retired Derek Carr.
Here is a look at the 2025-26 Saints schedule and how they've historically fared against each opponent.
Week 1 - September 7
vs. Arizona Cardinals
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
New Orleans has won six straight season openers. They'll take on a Cardinals team that finished 8-9 last season, third in the NFC West. Arizona has missed the playoffs for three straight years.
The Saints and Cardinals have faced each other 32 times. Their series is deadlocked at 16 victories each. They last played in 2022, a 42-34 Cardinals win in Arizona.
These teams have played 13 times in New Orleans, with the Saints owning a 9-4 advantage. New Orleans has beaten Arizona five straight times at home, including a 31-9 victory during the 2019 season.
Week 2 - September 14
vs. San Francisco 49ers
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) runs after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) runs after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
The 49ers are coming off a disappointing campaign after three straight conference title games and one Super Bowl appearance. Last season, San Francisco stumbled to a 6-11 finish and last place in the NFC West.
New Orleans and San Francisco were long-time rivals in the old NFC West from 1970 until NFL realignment in 2002. San Francisco mostly dominated the Saints and own a 50-27-2 advantage in the all-time series.
These teams last faced in 2022, a 13-0 49ers win in San Francisco. The Saints haven't fared much better when hosting the 49ers. San Francisco owns a 26-15 series advantage when playing in New Orleans. These rivals last played in New Orleans during the 2020 campaign, a 27-13 Saints victory.
Week 3 - September 21
at Seattle Seahawks
New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) waits for a snap against the Seattle Seahawks. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) waits for a snap against the Seattle Seahawks. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
New Orleans has their first road trip of the season and third NFC West opponent in as many weeks with a trip to the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is coming off a 10-7 record in 2024, good for second in their division but missing the playoffs for the second straight year.
The Saints own a 10-8 all-time series edge against Seattle. Since a close loss in the 2014 Divisional Playoffs, New Orleans has won their last four meetings against the Seahawks.
These teams last faced in 2022, with New Orleans winning a 39-32 shootout at home. The Seahawks are 6-5 against the Saints in Seattle. However, New Orleans won their last two trips to Seattle, including a 13-10 win during the 2021 season.
Week 4 - September 28
at Buffalo Bills
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs through the Buffalo Bills defense. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs through the Buffalo Bills defense. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
A second straight road game sees the Saints playing their first AFC opponent of the year. They'll be traveling to Super Bowl favorite Buffalo, who is coming off a 13-4 season, a conference title game showing, and their fifth straight AFC East championship.
The Saints actually lead the all-time series over the Bills by a 7-5 margin. These teams last met in the 2021 season, a resounding 31-6 Buffalo win in New Orleans.
The Saints have a 4-1 record at Buffalo. They've won their last four trips to western New York, including a 47-10 win at Buffalo during the 2017 campaign.
Week 5 - October 5
vs. New York Giants
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) catches a pass for a touchdown against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) catches a pass for a touchdown against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
The Saints return home to kick off October. This will be a potential matchup between first-round QB Jaxson Dart for the Giants and second-round QB Tyler Shough of New Orleans. The Giants are coming off a 3-14 campaign, last in the NFC East and without a playoff spot for the seventh time in eight seasons.
New York has a 17-16 all-time series edge over New Orleans. The Saints have taken the last two and three of the last four against the Giants. This includes a 14-11 victory in New York late last year.
New Orleans has a 10-5 all-time record against the Giants in home matchups. They've won four of the last five over New York in the Superdome, including a 24-6 triumph at home in 2023.
Week 6 - October 12
vs. New England Patriots
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) returns an interception for a touchdown against the New England Patriots. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) returns an interception for a touchdown against the New England Patriots. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
New Orleans hosts their second straight as they take on a Patriots squad that finished last in the AFC East with a 4-13 mark. It marked the third straight year and fourth time in five seasons that the Patriots were out of the playoffs.
New England has a 10-6 series lead against the Saints. New Orleans has won their last two against the Patriots. Both of those wins were in New England, including a 34-0 blasting in 2023.
Incredibly, the Patriots are 5-1 all-time in New Orleans. The Saints only won in 2009 against the Patriots at home. New England won the last time these two played in New Orleans, a 36-20 2017 victory.
Week 7 - October 19
at Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94). Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94). Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Back on the road for the Saints, who play at a young Chicago squad that many have competing for a playoff spot. The Bears lost 10 of their last 11 after a decent start last year to finish 5-12 and last in the NFC North. It marked their fourth straight year with double-digit losses.
New Orleans owns a 19-15 all-time series edge against the Bears. They've won the last eight times these teams have faced dating back to 2008. Last was a 24-17 win over the Bears in New Orleans during the 2023-24 season.
When these teams face in Chicago, their series is tied at 10-10. However, the Saints have won their last four trips to the Windy City. Last of those was a 26-23 overtime win in Chicago in 2020.
Week 8 - October 26
vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) knocks down a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) knocks down a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
New Orleans faces their first division opponent of the year in the Buccaneers, who have won the last five NFC South titles. The latest of which was after a 10-7 finish last season.
Saints vs. Buccaneers is a growing rivalry, with New Orleans owning a 40-27 all-time advantage. The Buccaneers have taken five of the last six matchups between these teams, but four of those were close well into the fourth quarter.
New Orleans has a 21-16 all-time record against Tampa Bay in the Superdome. However, the Buccaneers have emerged the victor three straight times in this venue.
Week 9 - November 2
at Los Angeles Rams
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
New Orleans faces a 2024-25 playoff team in back-to-back weeks only once this season. That comes in a road trip to face the Rams, who finished 10-7 and won the NFC West last year. It was the second of two straight postseason trips for Los Angeles, a playoff team in six of eight seasons.
Longtime NFC West rivals until realignment in 2002, the Rams have been responsible for some of the most infuriating moments in Saints franchise history. Overall, the Rams lead the overall series by a 45-35 margin. Los Angeles has won four of the last five in the rivalry, including a blatant referee robbery in the 2019 NFC Championship Game.
The Saints and Rams last faced last season, with L.A. taking a 21-14 win in New Orleans. Los Angeles has been a particular city of horrors for the Saints, with the Rams winning the last meeting with New Orleans here in 2023 (30-22) and the Saints going 11-17 all-time against the Rams in Los Angeles.
Week 10 - November 9
at Carolina Panthers
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) gets ready for a play against the Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) gets ready for a play against the Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
The Saints face what's expected to be a much-improved Panthers team on the road in their second division matchup of the year. Thr Panthers finished 5-12 last season. It was their sixth straight year with double-digit losses and seventh consecutive with a losing record.
Division rivals since Carolina's inception in 1995, the Saints hold a close 32-29 edge in the all-time series. The teams split last year's matchups.
When the Saints and Panthers play in Carolina, their series is tied at 15 victories each. The Panthers won last year when these two squared off in Carolina by a 23-22 final and have won four of the last five meetings against the Saints in Charlotte.
Week 11 - November 16
BYE WEEK
Week 12 - November 23
vs. Atlanta Falcons
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) leaps over a blocker to sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18). Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) leaps over a blocker to sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18). Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
A bitter an extremely underrated rivalry sees its first meeting of 2025 with the Saints returning home for the first time in three weeks. The Falcons tied for second in the NFC South with an 8-9 mark last year. It snapped a four-year streak of double-digit losses, but was their seventh straight year with a losing record.
New Orleans and Atlanta are tied with 56 wins each against the other. These teams have split their season series in both of the last two years, a common occurrence in perhaps the NFL's most underrated feud.
The Saints won their home showdown against Atlanta last season by a 20-17 score. They've beaten the Falcons in their last three in New Orleans and own a 29-27 home advantage against them in the series.
Week 13 - November 30
at Miami Dolphins
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs for extra yardage against the Miami Dolphins. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs for extra yardage against the Miami Dolphins. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
New Orleans plays their third AFC team of the year by traveling to south Florida. Miami finished second in the AFC East, but their 8-9 record snapped a string of two straight playoff appearances.
The Dolphins have a 7-6 series advantage against the Saints. These teams have not met since 2021, when Miami won a 20-3 Covid mismatch in New Orleans.
In road matchups, New Orleans is 2-3 against the Dolphins. This will be the Saints' first trip to Miami since the 2009 season, when they won a stirring 46-34 come-from-behind victory.
Week 14 - December 7
at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images
The Saints play their fourth road game in five contests with a season rematch against the Buccaneers. In recent seasons, the second game between these teams have often determined the division champion.
New Orleans has a 19-11 series advantage when these two face off in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers won last year's matchup at home, but the Saints have taken five of the last seven and nine of the last thirteen games against the Buccaneers on the road.
Week 15 - December 14
vs. Carolina Panthers
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) catches a deep pass against the Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) catches a deep pass against the Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
The Saints finally return home and will face the Panthers in a season rematch. One of these teams have achieved a sweep 16 times in the 30 years of this rivalry.
New Orleans has a 17-14 edge over the Panthers when they host these meetings. They won last year's game in New Orleans by a 47-10 rout and have taken five of the last six and 8 of the last 10 meetings against Carolina at home.
Week 16 - December 21
vs. New York Jets
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Jets. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Jets. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images
New Orleans wraps up their games against the AFC East by hosting the Jets. New York is coming off a 5-12 campaign, their 14th consecutive year without a playoff berth and fifth straight of double-digit losses.
The Saints have an 8-6 all-time advantage against the Jets. Dating back to 1989, New Orleans has won seven of nine matchups against New York. Included in that was a 30-9 win in New York on their last meeting during the 2021 season.
New Orleans and the Jets are tied, 3-3, when these teams meet in New Orleans. The last time they squared off in the Superdome was in 2017, a 31-19 Saints victory. This will be the last regular season game for the Saints at home this year.
Week 17 - December 28
at Tennessee Titans
New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) makes a tackle for loss against the Tennessee Titans. © George Walker IV / Tennessean.com, Nashville Tennessean via Imagn Content Services, LLC
New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) makes a tackle for loss against the Tennessee Titans. © George Walker IV / Tennessean.com, Nashville Tennessean via Imagn Content Services, LLC
New Orleans faces their last AFC opponent of the year when they trek to Nashville. The Titans ''earned'' the top overall draft choice with a 3-14 mark last season. It was their third straight year with double-digit losses.
Tennessee/Houston (Oilers) has a 9-7-1 all-time series lead over New Orleans. The Saints won the last matchup between these squads, a 16-15 win at home in the 2023 season opener.
On the road, the Saints have a 4-3-1 record against the Oilers/Titans franchise. Since relocating to Tennessee, New Orleans is 3-5 overall against the Titans and 2-2 on the road. The Saints last played in Tennessee in 2021, a 23-21 Titans win.
Week 18 - TBD
at Atlanta Falcons
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) rushes against Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76). Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) rushes against Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76). Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Bitter NFC South rivals square off to end the regular season. New Orleans has won the second meeting between these two enemies for eight consecutive seasons.
The Falcons have a slim 29-27 all-time edge over the Saints in Atlanta. In recent years, however, New Orleans has often made Atlanta's stadium their second home. The Falcons have won the last two times these foes have played in Atlanta, including a lucky 26-24 win last year. Those victories snapped a five-game winning streak the Saints had at Atlanta.
For the first time since the 2000 season, the Saints are not scheduled to have any prime-time matchups. Of their 17 games, New Orleans faces a team that had a losing record 12 times. Only four times do the Saints square off with an opponent that made the playoffs last season.