Saints Insider

Eight NFL teams are changing head coaches, including two in the NFC South, but the New Orleans Saints are sticking with Dennis Allen. That puts quite a bit of pressure on Allen and the front office to nail the offseason. What does that look like? What will the Saints prioritize? And will some big-name players be out the door? Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing dive into the issue, including the draft situation, salary cap options, staff changes and more. We also offer our updated NFL playoffs and Super Bowl picks. #saints #nflplayoffs #nfl

The New Orleans Saints season is over, but there's still plenty to talk about on the Saints Insider podcast. Our experts Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Matthew Paras start by recapping the season that's over, including the difficult question of who exactly this team's MVP was. We also discuss Duncan's report that the Saints have considered hiring longtime NFL coach Jon Gruden to their staff and the controversial ending to the Saints' blowout of the Falcons to end the season. When Jameis Winston and the players' decision to score a touchdown out of victory formation equivalent to a mutiny? #nfl #saints #nfloffseason #falcons

The New Orleans Saints play their NFL regular-season finale Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 at the Superdome. The Saints must win and get some help to make the playoffs, and our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Rod Walker and Zach Ewing break it all down, dissecting the game on both sides of the ball, giving an injury update and analyzing the mentality of the New Orleans players. We also give our predictions for Saints vs. Falcons and whether the Saints will make the playoffs.

There's lots at stake in the NFL regular-season finale for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons on Sunday: Both teams could still win the NFC South with a win, the Saints still have a chance at a wild-card berth — and their draft position ranges anywhere from No. 9 to well into the 20s based on the outcome as well. With that in mind, host Zach Ewing and Saints experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras break down what went right for the Saints at Tampa Bay last week, what might carry over and just everything that's at stake. We also answer this question: Will 2024 be better for the Saints than 2023 was?

The New Orleans Saints must win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in NFL Week 17 to keep their playoff hopes alive. What are the chances of that happening? Maybe not so good, according to our Saints Insider crew of host Zach Ewing and experts Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras. We'll break down the game from every angle and give our predictions for the Saints' Waterloo.

The New Orleans Saints' playoff hopes are flickering after their loss on Thursday Night Football to the Los Angeles Rams. For starters, they must beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday to stay alive. But perhaps more is at stake than the Saints' playoff hopes: Could head coach Dennis Allen's job be on the line? Saints Insider host Zach Ewing discusses that issue, exactly what went wrong in L.A. and much more on the latest edition of the Saints Insider.

The Saints Insider podcast is back for just one episode on this short week — but it's an important one. Join Luke Johnson, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing as they react and review the Saints' victory over the New York Giants, break down the Saints' playoff chances and look forward to Thursday Night Football in Los Angeles. It's Saints vs. Rams, a game that will mean a great deal to both teams' playoff chances, and we offer analysis and our predictions.

The Saints Insider podcast is back to add some context to a wild week for the New Orleans Saints, who beat the Carolina Panthers 28-6 on Sunday. But was the victory that easy? Context. Was the shouting match between Derek Carr and Erik McCoy a sign of a larger problem, or just competitive teammates arguing in the heat of the moment? Context. And with the Giants coming to town next, how worried should you be about Tommy DeVito, a.k.a. Tommy Cutlets, bringing the Saints back down to Earth? Context. Join host Zach Ewing and insiders Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras for a full discussion.

The Saints Insider podcast is back with NOLA.com experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, who along with host Zach Ewing break down the New Orleans Saints' home game Sunday against the Carolina Panthers in NFL Week 14. What would happen if the Saints should lose to the 1-11 Panthers for their fourth straight loss? Would changes be immediate, or at least inevitable? More importantly, do any of us think it will actually happen?

The Saints Insider podcast returns after New Orleans' third consecutive loss, a 33-28 setback to the Detroit Lions that came in front of a crowd that was half Lions fans and half Saints fans that booed mercilessly early in the game. So what next? Can the Saints still turn this around? And what happens if they don't? We break down the problems and whether any solutions are on the horizon with host Zach Ewing, beat writer Luke Johnson and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker.

The Saints Insider podcast is back with a full preview of Saints vs. Lions in NFL Week 13. New Orleans has lost two straight and has fans full-throated in their frustration. Now the Saints face a Detroit team that's 8-3 and enjoying its best season in decades. Chances for an upset seem slim. Our team of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing will break it down and make their picks at the end of the show. Will anyone be crazy enough to take the Saints? 0:00 Intro 3:29 Injury updates 8:21 When Saints have the ball 17:56 When Lions have the ball 23:04 Blake Grupe injury update 24:03 Keys to game 29:36 Predictions

The New Orleans Saints are 5-6 after a dispiriting loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and with the 8-3 Detroit Lions coming to town Sunday for NFL Week 13, Saints fans are extremely restless with head coach Dennis Allen, quarterback Derek Carr and much more about their team. However, general manager Mickey Loomis has given Allen and the roster a vote of confidence. So what are the chances changes might actually be coming? What about a late-season turnaround? Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing will discuss that, injuries to wide receivers and more in this episode. To donate to Zach's No-Shave November fund for pediatric cancer research, visit this link: https://no-shave.org/dashboard/

It's the New Orleans Saints' biggest rivalry and their biggest game of the year to this point, a Week 12 visit to the Atlanta Falcons. Both teams have middling records, but the winner will be in the driver's seat for the NFC South and a spot in the NFL playoffs. Saints Insider host Zach Ewing and experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras break down the matchups on offense and defense and give their keys to the games and predictions for the latest iteration of Saints-Falcons. Zach's No-Shave November link to raise money for pediatric cancer: https://no-shave.org/member/zach-ewing

The New Orleans Saints exit their bye week at 5-5 and facing a division showdown with the Atlanta Falcons; however, even talk of a late-season run to the postseason is met with shrugs and complaints from a fan base that doesn't see a lot of progress from their team. Saints Insider experts Jeff Duncan and Matthew Paras join host Zach Ewing to discuss the issue on a pre-Thanksgiving episode, as well as a look at injuries to key Saints players Derek Carr, Marshon Lattimore and Michael Thomas and possible changes we could see made during the bye week. To donate to Zach's No-Shave November fund for pediatric cancer research, visit: https://no-shave.org/member/zach-ewing 0:00 Intro 1:28 Carr, Thomas, and Lattimore Injury Update 3:15 Who has to step up 8:15 Fans want Jameis 13:49 How to get the fans back on board 18:10 Bye week changes 22:30 Thanksgiving food takes

The Saints Insider podcast is back with host Zach Ewing and Saints experts Jeff Duncan and Matthew Paras. In this episode, we talk about the Saints' finishing seven-game stretch, starting with an NFC South showdown at the Atlanta Falcons after the bye week. And considering how poorly the Saints have played at times, does it even matter long-term? Also: Bye week report cards for the defense, coaches and rookies, and a glance at the NFC playoff picture.

The New Orleans Saints have NFL Week 11 off after a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday and a huge division showdown upcoming with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. The Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Rod Walker and Zach Ewing finish analyzing the Vikings game, give some injury updates on Derek Carr, Michael Thomas and Marshon Lattimore and also have their bye week report cards and a look around the league at the AFC.

The Saints (5-4) and Vikings (5-4) meet in a key NFC game in NFL Week 10, and the Saints Insider crew is here to break it down. Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing analyze the game from every different angle, including the Vikings' super-high blitz rate, Derek Carr's options, the Vikings offense under Josh Dobbs and more. Then we give our predictions for the final on Sunday.

Saints Insider is back with a look back at the New Orleans Saints' victory over the Chicago Bears — it's good to escape, but the same worries keep popping up — a look at some challenges the Saints will get from the Minnesota Vikings and a midseason report card. See what grades Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Luke Johnson give the Saints' offense, defense and coaching staff midway through the 2023 season.

Join host Zach Ewing and Saints Insider experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras as they break down and preview the New Orleans Saints vs. the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 9. The Saints are the biggest favorites they've been in the Dennis Allen era, so they're expected to win easily. Can they rise to the occasion? Zach's No-Shave November link to raise money for pediatric cancer research: https://no-shave.org/member/zach-ewing

The Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Zach Ewing and new addition Matthew Paras break down the New Orleans Saints' performance against the Indianapolis Colts, whether the offensive improvement is sustainable, why the defense is suddenly showing some warts ... and break down the best and worst among Halloween candy.

The New Orleans Saints take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in an NFL Week 8 game that's — stop us if you've heard this before — crucial for the Saints as they try to keep their season on track. Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing breaks down the matchup and makes our predictions.

The New Orleans Saints' problems seem to have compounded during this 10-day break in between games. A few days before the season resumes with a trip to face the Indianapolis Colts, our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing breaks down the situation — why the Saints have made no obvious changes and what we might expect for a team in dire need of good news.

The New Orleans Saints have five offensive linemen listed on their injury report, suffered a frustrating loss Sunday and have just three days to prepare for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who play Thursday Night Football at the Superdome. Our insiders, led by Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Luke Johnson, dissect just how bad things are for the Saints and why (some of us) think there's still some hope for this week with our Jaguars-Saints predictions.

The Saints Insider crew provides a complete breakdown of Sunday's game between the New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans, as well as a discussion on possible offensive line changes that could be coming. The Saints are 3-2 and looking to move two games above .500 for the first time in two years. Luke Johnson, Rod Walker, Jeff Duncan and Zach Ewing preview the game and give their predictions on what will happen Sunday in Houston.

The New Orleans Saints calmed choppy waters with a 34-0 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. An elite defense led the way, and the offensive line improved. But at 3-2 and facing a trip to Houston this week, yo-yoing back to a poor performance could bring back uncertainty about the coaching staff and worries about the offense. To subscribe to the free Saints Insider newsletter, visit NOLA.com/SaintsInsider

The Saints Insider crew of host Zach Ewing and expert Rod Walker and Jeff Duncan are back to preview the New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots, a pivotal game for both struggling teams in NFL Week 5. We'll break down both teams' offensive struggles, the injury reports and give our predictions for Sunday's game.

After a disheartening 26-9 loss to Tampa Bay, the Saints are 2-2, and their boat seems to be taking on water fast. They need to turn things around fast, but head coach Dennis Allen says they won't be making any coaching or drastic personnel changes at this point. So what can they do? Saints Insider host Zach Ewing and experts Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Luke Johnson discuss the issue, along with much more on the latest Saints Insider podcast.

The New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback is truly up in the air for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Derek Carr back at practice Friday after injuring his shoulder but Jameis Winston taking most of the reps this week. Our team of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing tries to make sense of the situation — and whether it will matter against the Bucs, a divisional opponent the Saints defense has dominated over the past several seasons.

Derek Carr is hurt, and Jameis Winston likely will start for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. What is your level of faith in him? Our Saints Insider experts Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing give their take on that, plus exactly what the heck happened in the fourth quarter in Green Bay, the offensive line woes — and also how Sean Payton's new team gave up 70 points and whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are REALLY dating or just putting on a show. Hey, this is a full-service operation.

The NOLA.com crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing is back to preview the New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers in Week 3. The Saints are looking for a 3-0 start but have a fresh face on the injury report and may be facing some adverse weather. We give our analysis and predictions to get you ready for gameday.

In the latest episode of the Saints Insider podcast, experts Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Luke Johnson take a look back at the Saints' victory over the Carolina Panthers, how similar it was to the opening win against the Tennessee Titans and how the Saints can get out of the rut of needing to win ugly. We also break down just how good this defense is, examine the Saints' depleted running back room and look ahead to Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, with New Orleans hoping to move to 3-0.

The New Orleans Saints beat the Tennessee Titans 16-15 on Sunday to open the 2023 NFL season behind 305 yards passing from Derek Carr and a mediocre rushing attack. Was that a sign of things to come? We also look ahead to Monday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers, who have beaten the Saints up the past two years in Charlotte, give our general NFL Week 1 impressions and ask: Are the Saints going to have to put grass in the Superdome?

A full preview of the Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 1 at the Caesars Superdome, as the Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing breaks down the game, the injury report and gives our predictions for the first game of the Derek Carr era in New Orleans.

The NFL kicks off Thursday night, and the New Orleans Saints are in action Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. The Saints Insider crew has a first look at that game, the crazy Jake Haener suspension news, plus our league-wide picks, injury updates and a look at why the Saints are one of the NFL's forgotten teams when it comes to national pundits.

The Saints Insider crew of Zach Ewing, Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson and Rod Walker is back for the final weekend without NFL football. We talk breaking news on Tre'Quan Smith's injury, whether there are any roster moves yet to come before the Titans game, take a look at our season preview concept — and give some college football predictions, just for fun.

The Saints have set a 53-man roster that includes undrafted free agent rookies at kicker and punter, with Bradley Roby and Jaylon Smith both cut. NOLA.com expert Jeff Duncan stops by to talk about what it all means and what could change between now and opening day against the Titans.

NOLA.com Saints experts Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker join host Zach Ewing for an episode the day before the New Orleans Saints must cut their roster down to 53 players. We've got our full roster projections, plus reaction from the Saints' preseason finale against the Houston Texans and other news and notes.

The NOLA.com Saints Insider crew is back for another show to get you ready for the Saints vs. the Houston Texans in Sunday's preseason finale. We also dive into the upcoming roster cuts and the return of linebacker Demario Davis, who is back from injury and said Saints fans "should be excited right now." How good does this team think it can be?

The New Orleans Saints have returned from Los Angeles, where they only had to deal with a tropical storm, an earthquake and the Chargers, whom they beat 22-17 to improve to 2-0 in the preseason. The NOLA.com crew talks about what they learned from the week with the Bolts, plus what to look forward to this week with joint practices against the Texans canceled and roster cutdown day exactly seven days away.

The New Orleans Saints are in Los Angeles for joint practices with the L.A. Chargers before the teams play a preseason game Sunday night. We give you what our team in California has learned and what to watch for in the game — including whether Hurricane Hilary might change the time and what Marshon Lattimore's status is after an injury in Friday's practice.

The NOLA.com Saints crew is back after New Orleans' 26-24 preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Luke Johnson, Rod Walker and Jeff Duncan offer their takeaways from the Saints' win, plus why Derek Carr's brief performance was so cathartic for Saints fans and what to expect from the team's joint practices this week with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The New Orleans Saints approach their first preseason game, Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, and there are plenty of storylines to follow. We'll tell you what to watch for in the KC game, plus dive into Jeff Duncan's scoop that the Saints could move future training camps and what to make of Jameis Winston's struggles.