The New Orleans Saints are 2-4 in the 2026 season. In the hunt, currently 10th in the NFC, just outside the playoff line. They have won 1 Super Bowl, most recently in the 2009 (XLIV) season. Their last playoff appearance was the 2020 season and their last playoff win came in the 2020 season.
New Orleans went 20 seasons without a playoff win before Sean Payton and Drew Brees arrived, then won Super Bowl XLIV in the 2009 season with an onside kick to open the second half and Tracy Porter's late interception of Peyton Manning. The Saints made the playoffs in each of Brees's last four seasons, 2017 to 2020.
The last postseason trip was the 2020 season, a 30-20 Divisional Round loss to Tampa Bay in the Superdome. New Orleans has missed the playoffs five straight seasons since, and the 2026 team is rebuilding around a new coaching staff and quarterback.
Where do the Saints stand in the 2027 playoff race?
| Record | 2-4 (streak W1) |
|---|---|
| NFC seed | No. 10, out |
| Status | In the hunt, currently 10th in the NFC, just outside the playoff line |
| Division record | 0-1 |
| Conference record | 1-3 |
| Point differential | -26 |
NFC South standings
| Team | Record | Div | Conf seed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3-2 | 1-0 | 3 | In today |
| Atlanta Falcons | 2-4 | 1-1 | 9 | |
| New Orleans Saints | 2-4 | 0-1 | 10 | |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1-5 | 0-0 | 16 |
Saints schedule and results
2026 season game by game
| Week | Date (ET) | Opponent | Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at Detroit Lions | L 30-31 | Fox |
| Week 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at Baltimore Ravens | W 24-17 | CBS |
| Week 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | L 27-35 | CBS |
| Week 4 | Mon, Oct 5 | vs Atlanta Falcons | L 24-45 | ESPN |
| Week 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Minnesota Vikings | L 13-23 | Fox |
| Week 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at New York Giants | W 34-27 | Fox |
| Week 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | 9:30 AM ET | NFL Net |
| Week 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Carolina Panthers | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | at Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | at Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Green Bay Packers | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Carolina Panthers | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs Arizona Cardinals | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TBD |
Saints playoff history
| Super Bowl titles | 1 |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl appearances | 1 |
| Last Super Bowl title | 2009 (XLIV) season |
| Last playoff appearance | 2020 season |
| Last playoff win | 2020 season |
Every Saints Super Bowl
| Season | Super Bowl | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | XLIV | Won | Indianapolis Colts | 31-17 |
Franchise totals include earlier cities and names.
All Super Bowl results Playoff records
Signature playoff moments: the Ambush onside kick and 31-17 Super Bowl XLIV win in Miami; the 2000 Wild Card win over St. Louis, the first playoff victory in franchise history after 33 seasons; the Minneapolis Miracle loss in January 2018; and the no-call on pass interference in the 2018 NFC Championship against the Rams, which changed the NFL's replay rules for a year.
Saints playoff FAQ
How many Super Bowls have the Saints won?
1, the most recent in the 2009 (XLIV) season. They have played in 1 Super Bowls in total.
When did the Saints last make the playoffs?
The 2020 season, with the playoffs played in January 2021. That is a drought of 6 seasons entering 2026.
When did the Saints last win a playoff game?
The 2020 season.
Are the Saints in the 2027 NFL playoffs?
In the hunt, currently 10th in the NFC, just outside the playoff line. Seven teams per conference qualify: four division winners and three wild cards.
What division are the Saints in?
The NFC South. Winning the division guarantees a playoff spot and a home game in the Wild Card Round.
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