Canal Street Chronicles
An optimist’s outlook on the upcoming NFL year in New Orleans.
Ahead of the upcoming football season, I, along with the rest of the Canal Street Chronicles staff, put out our record predictions for the New Orleans Saints. In an unsurprising fact, I was the only member to believe that New Orleans could reach double-digit victories in 2025. While several factors would have to swing in the Saints’ favor to enable this type of success, I’m not so sure it’s as far-fetched as some may think.
After breaking down the regular season schedule, here is how I arrived at my prediction of 10-7.
New Orleans opens the season at home in the Caesars Superdome against an NFC West team that finished 8-9, three games better than the Saints. Arizona QB Kyler Murray and WR Marvin Harrison Jr. are gearing up for their second season together. I think the Cards are due for a bounce-back year, and I’m not sure how much trust I have in Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler leading the Saints to a win off the bat.
Current Record: 0-1
Following the ugly loss in week one, another NFC team visits the dome. The 49ers are coming off a really poor year in which they finished just 6-11 and in last place in their division. The issue is not the talent on the roster, but rather the availability of the players. San Fran is forecasted by most to be the team with the best chances of flipping the script and going from worst to first, so I think the Saints fall at home in back-to-back weeks.
Current Record: 0-2
In week three, New Orleans will head on the road for their first away game of the season. They head up to Washington state for a matchup with Seattle and Sam Darnold. The Saints will meet some friendly faces in this one after former offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and offensive line coach John Benton left in the offseason. The Seahawks missed the playoffs in 2024 after losing a tiebreaker with the Los Angeles Rams for the division title, but I expect them to be in contention again. It’s hard to win in Lumen Field with the 12s.
Current Record: 0-3
I don’t think there needs to be too much explanation here. You began the season with three straight losses, and now you roll into the 2024 league MVP, Josh Allen, while playing in front of Bills Mafia? Next...
Current Record: 0-4
Kellen Moore is a smart man. I also believe Kellen Moore is a coach who cares about his job, and this is one that he and the Saints cannot afford to lose. After an 0-4 start, New Orleans returns home to...
