The NFL has released its 2018 regular-season schedule. Here's a look at what's in store for the New Orleans Saints.
Breakdown: The Saints are back in the NFL spotlight with five prime-time games scheduled for the first time in four years – including the first Thanksgiving night game in the Superdome in franchise history against the rival Atlanta Falcons. Expectations are through the roof for 39-year-old quarterback Drew Brees and one of the best sophomore classes in league history after the Saints’ breakout 2017 playoff run. But they better take advantage of a favorable early schedule and start fast for a change (see below), because the final 11 weeks are loaded with likely playoff contenders.