Pivot points: Six games that could decide Saints' 2026 season
The New Orleans Saints are looking to end a five-year playoff drought in the 2026 NFL season. With a challenging schedule ahead, six key games are highlighted as pivotal for their success. The team's performance in these matchups could determine their postseason fate.
- ▪The Saints missed the playoffs in 2021 and 2023 due to tiebreaker scenarios.
- ▪New Orleans finished last season with a 6-11 record but ended strong with four wins in their last five games.
- ▪Their schedule includes crucial NFC South matchups and other significant games that could impact their playoff chances.
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