NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

New Orleans Saints Defense vs Quarterbacks

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Saints allow to quarterbacks. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

15.9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
34
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Saints

Players who have historically scored most against the New Orleans Saints defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Jameis Winston
NYG
21.9
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#2 Target
Matthew Stafford
LAR
21.2
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#3 Target
Baker Mayfield
TB
16.9
avg pts vs Saints (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the New Orleans Saints (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk17 Cam Ward
TEN
17
S2025 Wk16 Brady Cook
NYJ
4.7
S2025 Wk16 Geno Smith
NYJ
15
S2025 Wk15 Kenny Pickett
CAR
2.3
S2025 Wk15 Bryce Young
CAR
15.4
S2025 Wk14 Baker Mayfield
TB
12.1
S2025 Wk10 Bryce Young
CAR
2.6
S2025 Wk9 Matthew Stafford
LAR
26.8
S2025 Wk8 Baker Mayfield
TB
4.1
S2025 Wk7 Caleb Williams
CHI
5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Orleans Saints defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The New Orleans Saints allow an average of 15.9 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (34 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the New Orleans Saints?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the New Orleans Saints: Jameis Winston (21.9 avg pts in 2 games), Matthew Stafford (21.2 avg pts in 2 games), Baker Mayfield (16.9 avg pts in 4 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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