Ross Jackson · May 15, 2026
Ross Jackson gave a game-by-game projection of the Saints' 2026 season, predicting they open 0-2 on the road, go 5-1 in the division and finish 10-7 (possibly better), making them a double-digit-win contender for the NFC South crown.
“That's how I could see the Saints easily getting to ten and seven on the season, possibly even eleven and six or better.”
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- Season Win TotalsNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to finish with 10 wins
“I think the New Orleans Saints can comfortably be a 10 win team in 2026. ... That's how I could see the Saints easily getting to ten and seven on the season”
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- Division WinnersNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win the division
“10 wins probably more than what you need to get an NFC South crown this season, and I think the New Orleans Saints can absolutely get there.”
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- Game Outcome PicksBaltimore RavensMay 15, 2026
Baltimore Ravens to win
“the Saints dropping the first two games of the season ... and on the road to the Baltimore Ravens”
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- Game Outcome PicksNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win
“I have the Saints winning their home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on week three, September 27”
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- Game Outcome PicksNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win
“a win on the road, a big time benchmark moment up against the Chicago Bears”
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- Game Outcome PicksCincinnati BengalsMay 15, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals to win
“Then they go on the road to the Cincinnati Bengals. ... I'm gonna chalk it as a loss”
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- Game Outcome PicksDetroit LionsMay 15, 2026
Detroit Lions to win
“While I do have the Saints dropping the first two games of the season, that's on the road to the Detroit Lions”
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- Game Outcome PicksNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win
“October 5, Monday night up against the Atlanta Falcons. I have the Saints winning that one as well.”
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- Game Outcome PicksMinnesota VikingsMay 15, 2026
Minnesota Vikings to win
“I have them dropping their October 11 week five game up against the Minnesota Vikings.”
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- Game Outcome PicksNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win
“rebounding immediately on the road ... up against Jackson Dart and the New York Giants ... a game that I have as a win on October 18”
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- Game Outcome PicksPittsburgh SteelersMay 15, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers to win
“Paris, France, where they will host the Pittsburgh Steelers. I have the Saints losing that game”
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- Game Outcome PicksNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win
“a win at home up against the Cleveland Browns”
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- Game Outcome PicksNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win
“a win at home up against the Carolina Panthers”
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- Game Outcome PicksGreen Bay PackersMay 15, 2026
Green Bay Packers to win
“Loss at home up against Green Bay Packers, probably their toughest game of the season outside of Baltimore week two.”
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- Game Outcome PicksNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win
“I've got them winning on the road up against Carolina to complete that sweep.”
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- Game Outcome PicksTampa Bay BuccaneersMay 15, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win
“A loss on the road at Tampa, even though it's a place that they won last year.”
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- Game Outcome PicksNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win
“I got them winning out throughout the rest of the season at home against the Arizona Cardinals”
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- Game Outcome PicksNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win
“on the road against the Atlanta Falcons to complete the sweep there”
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- Game Outcome PicksNew Orleans SaintsMay 15, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win
“and then splitting the series with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finishing five and one in the division”
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