Canal Street Chronicles
Despite an easy strength of schedule in 2025, the Saints will face some of the league’s top end talent at quarterback.
The New Orleans Saints have been given the second-easiest strength of schedule in 2025 behind only the San Francisco 49ers. Despite what is considered an easy schedule, the Saints will face many of the top quarterbacks in the league.
With a rebuilding defense and many young up-and-coming defenders on the roster, these top quarterbacks will put the ultimate test on the Saints' defense.
2024 stats
2024 Passing yards: 3,851
2024 Touchdowns: 21
2024 Interceptions: 11
Kyler Murray hasn’t lived up to the immediate expectations that usually come with being the No. 1 overall pick. But when Murray does find his rhythm, he’s one of the top quarterbacks in the league.
During his second season in the NFL, Murray had his best season as a pro, putting up 26 touchdowns through the air and adding 11 more on the ground. The Cardinals are hoping to bring the former first overall pick to the same success by utilizing plenty of top-end draft capital to build their offense. First-round draft picks over the last few years, such as Trey McBride, Paris Johnson, and Marvin Harrison Jr, put plenty of talent around a still-young quarterback.
The dual-threat ability of quarterbacks has been the kryptonite of the Saints' defense, and Murray possesses that and more. Combine his ability to use his legs and week one fatigue, and New Orleans is certainly going to face obstacles if they want to start the season with a win.
2024 stats
Passing yards: 3,864
Touchdowns: 20
Interceptions: 12
The San Francisco 49ers didn’t have the season they anticipated in 2024. A slew of injuries all around the ball and poor performances from seasoned veterans, the burgundy and gold were only able to put up a disappointing six wins after 12 wins in 2023.
Part of the 49ers’ shortcoming last season was Purdy having his worst year as a starter. The former Mr. Irrelevant only threw 8 more touchdowns than interceptions. Despite his struggles, Purdy has proven before how lethal he can be orchestrating Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
With a healthy team in 2025, Purdy could look to get back on track. Facing a Saints defense in a new scheme early on could be a big game for the fourth-year quarterback.
2024 stats
Passing yards: 3,731
Touchdowns: 28
Interceptions: 6
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been a top-3 quarterback since his breakout in 2020. Allen has incredible arm talent that can’t be denied and took home the MVP award in 2024 after putting up 40 total touchdowns and just 6 interceptions.
The Saints have faced the Bills just once since Allen took over at quarterback in a 31-6 loss during the 2021 season. The 2024 MVP threw 4 touchdowns to just 5 incompletions. The New Orleans defense was able to get 2 interceptions, however....
