NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

New Orleans Saints Defense vs Running Backs

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

10.3
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
74
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Saints

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

#1 Target 🎯
Javonte Williams
DAL
18.8
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#2 Target
Kyren Williams
LAR
17.9
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#3 Target
Bucky Irving
TB
17
avg pts vs Saints (3 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Bijan Robinson
ATL
7.3
S2025 Wk17 Tony Pollard
TEN
11.5
S2025 Wk17 Tyjae Spears
TEN
1.1
S2025 Wk17 Michael Carter
TEN
6.3
S2025 Wk17 Michael Carter
TEN
6.3
S2025 Wk16 Isaiah Davis
NYJ
10
S2025 Wk16 Breece Hall
NYJ
8.3
S2025 Wk15 Chuba Hubbard
CAR
4.8
S2025 Wk14 Bucky Irving
TB
16.1
S2025 Wk14 Kenneth Gainwell
TB
16.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Orleans Saints defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The New Orleans Saints allow an average of 10.3 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (74 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the New Orleans Saints?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the New Orleans Saints: Javonte Williams (18.8 avg pts in 2 games), Kyren Williams (17.9 avg pts in 2 games), Bucky Irving (17 avg pts in 3 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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