NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

New Orleans Saints Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

8.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
117
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Saints

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

#1 Target 🎯
Chris Godwin
TB
23
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#2 Target
Davante Adams
LAR
20.3
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#3 Target
Puka Nacua
LAR
20.1
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Drake London
ATL
17.8
S2025 Wk18 Jahan Dotson
ATL
7
S2025 Wk17 James Proche
UNK
1.5
S2025 Wk17 Elic Ayomanor
TEN
13.7
S2025 Wk17 Mason Kinsey
TEN
4.4
S2025 Wk17 Chimere Dike
TEN
10.2
S2025 Wk17 Wan'Dale Robinson
TEN
22.3
S2025 Wk16 Isaiah Williams
NYJ
6.5
S2025 Wk16 Adonai Mitchell
NYJ
7.3
S2025 Wk16 Isaiah Williams
NYJ
6.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Orleans Saints defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The New Orleans Saints allow an average of 8.7 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (117 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the New Orleans Saints?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the New Orleans Saints: Chris Godwin (23 avg pts in 2 games), Davante Adams (20.3 avg pts in 2 games), Puka Nacua (20.1 avg pts in 2 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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