SAINTS SQUAD SHOW: Early New Orleans Saints RECORD PREDICTIONS After NFL Schedule Release

The New Orleans Saints' 2026 schedule has sparked a wave of optimism across the Saints Squad Show, with hosts and former player Lance Moore delivering bold record predictions ranging from 10-7 to 11-6. Despite the team's 5-7 record in 2025, the schedule's favorable end-of-season stretch—featuring a mid-season bye, back-to-back home games, and a cluster of NFC South matchups—has fueled belief that the Saints can finally take the next step. The hosts argue that the early-season road stretch against Detroit and Baltimore, while tough, could serve as a confidence-building test. Meanwhile, the lack of West Coast trips and the absence of three-game road swings make the later schedule particularly manageable. The most anticipated games include the Monday night showdown with the Falcons—potentially a tribute to the 20-year anniversary of the Superdome’s reopening—and a high-stakes road battle at Chicago, where the Saints aim to prove they’ve evolved under new leadership. Even with skepticism about the NFL’s lack of primetime love for the Saints, the collective sentiment is clear: this season could finally be the one where New Orleans turns hype into history.