The New Orleans Saints entered the 2025 season with their defense projected to be one of the leagues weakest. A lack of proven playmakers and several glaring roster gaps led analysts to set low expectations for the units performance.
Through the first ten games of the season, the Saints get a modest grade of a C. Although they aren’t really good, the unit has slightly exceeded expectations, ranking in the upper end of the league's lower tier in nearly every defensive category.
Statistically, the Saints defense shows that they are a unit that is fighting to stay afloat.