The Saints began the season 1-8, with their lone win coming in Week 15 against the Giants, who are tied with Tennessee with the worst record (2-12) in the NFL. Since then, New Orleans has won 3 of 5, including consecutive victories over the Buccaneers and the Panthers, the two teams atop the NFC South battling for division supremacy.

Here are your Five Things to Know about the New Orleans Saints for Tuesday, December 16:

The Carolina Panthers really blew it. Had they won, they'd be in the best position to make the playoffs in the NFC South, and they'd have their best shot at a p

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Beating the Panthers was worth sliding down a few spots in the 2026 NFL draft, but how far? Here's where the New Orleans Saints are projected to pick.

The Panthers face the Saints in New Orleans on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 15.

The New Orleans Saints are right where they need to

The Saints now have a decision to make on Smyth. They've elevated him from the practice three times, which is the maximum a team can do in a season. For Smyth to keep kicking for the Saints, they'll have to sign him to the active roster permanently. Seems like an easy decision, really.