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New Orleans Saints defense

New Orleans Saints defense fantasy outlook for week 9 vs CLE. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard7.41.5 to 15.8DEF6
Half PPR7.41.5 to 15.8DEF6
PPR7.41.5 to 15.8DEF6

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4ATL———-3.0
Week 5MIN———12.0
Week 6NYG———12.0
Week 7PIT———4.0

Season range

35.0 points so far; 90.9 projected for the season (80% range 69.7 to 112.1, half PPR, 10 games left).

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New Orleans Saints defense 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1@ DET2.03.3DEF25
Week 2@ BAL8.04.3DEF8
Week 3vs LV0.07.8DEF27
Week 4vs ATL-3.05.9DEF32
Week 5vs MIN12.06.0DEF6
Week 6@ NYG12.06.0DEF4
Week 7vs PIT4.05.5DEF16
Week 8Bye———
Week 9vs CLE—7.4upcoming
Week 10vs CAR—5.5upcoming
Week 11@ CHI—4.9upcoming
Week 12@ CIN—4.9upcoming
Week 13vs GB—4.9upcoming
Week 14@ CAR—4.9upcoming
Week 15@ TB—5.3upcoming
Week 16vs ARI—5.8upcoming
Week 17@ ATL—5.6upcoming
Week 18vs TB—4.9upcoming

New Orleans Saints defense 2026 stats and fantasy points

35.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (5.0 a game), DEF23 so far. PPR 35.0, standard 35.0.

StatTotalPer game
Sacks182.6
Interceptions40.6
Fumble recoveries30.4
Defensive TDs10.1
Points allowed19427.7

New Orleans Saints defense rest of season outlook

Margin projects 54.1 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (5.4 a game), DEF18 the rest of the way. PPR 54.1, standard 54.1.

His start and his outlook agree (DEF23 to date, DEF18 from here): his trade price should match his projection.

Start or sit New Orleans Saints defense in week 9?

Start. New Orleans Saints defense is DEF6 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives New Orleans Saints defense a 54% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is New Orleans Saints defense's fantasy projection for week 9?

7.4 half-PPR points (7.4 PPR, 7.4 standard), with an 80% range of 1.5 to 15.8.

Should I start New Orleans Saints defense in week 9?

Start. New Orleans Saints defense is DEF6 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives New Orleans Saints defense a 54% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has New Orleans Saints defense scored in 2026?

35.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (5.0 per game), DEF23 at his position; 35.0 in PPR and 35.0 in standard.

What is New Orleans Saints defense's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 54.1 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (5.4 a game), DEF18 the rest of the way. PPR 54.1, standard 54.1.

Should I trade for New Orleans Saints defense?

His start and his outlook agree (DEF23 to date, DEF18 from here): his trade price should match his projection. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is New Orleans Saints defense injured?

New Orleans Saints defense has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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