DEF · New Orleans Saints · week 9, 2026
New Orleans Saints defense week 9 fantasy projection
New Orleans Saints defense (team defense, New Orleans Saints) is projected for 7.4 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Cleveland Browns, with an 80% range of 1.5 to 15.8. That ranks DEF7 at his position.
- Projection
- 7.4 half PPR
- 80% range
- 1.5–15.8 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF7 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7.4 | 6.8 | 1.5 to 15.8 |
| Half PPR | 7.4 | 6.8 | 1.5 to 15.8 |
| PPR | 7.4 | 6.8 | 1.5 to 15.8 |
Start or sit New Orleans Saints defense in week 9?
Start in most leagues. New Orleans Saints defense is DEF7 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.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs CLE
Game: vs Cleveland Browns, 2026-11-08.
Line: NO −2.5, O/U 43.5.
NO implied total: 23.0 points.
CLE's offense gives up the 2nd-most points to defenses (+2.0 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
New Orleans Saints defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 3 |
| Interceptions | 0.8 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.6 |
| Defensive TDs | 0 |
| Points allowed | 20.5 |
Everyone in the game: NO vs CLE, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | NO | 20.0 | QB6 |
| Chris Olave | WR | NO | 15.3 | WR7 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE | 14.8 | QB25 |
| Quinshon Judkins | RB | CLE | 10.5 | RB20 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | NO | 9.8 | TE8 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | CLE | 9.5 | WR31 |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | CLE | 9.0 | TE9 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | NO | 8.2 | K13 |
| KC Concepcion Jr. | WR | CLE | 7.8 | WR41 |
| New Orleans Saints defense | DEF | NO | 7.4 | DEF7 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | CLE | 7.1 | K24 |
| Cleveland Browns defense | DEF | CLE | 5.9 | DEF15 |
| Noah Fant | TE | NO | 5.3 | TE30 |
| Dylan Sampson | RB | CLE | 5.0 | RB49 |
| Kendre Miller | RB | NO | 4.7 | RB51 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | NO | 4.4 | WR61 |
| Alvin Kamara | RB | NO | 2.5 | RB60 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | CLE | 2.5 | WR83 |
| CJ Donaldson | RB | NO | 2.1 | RB63 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | CLE | 2.0 | RB65 |
| Blake Whiteheart | TE | CLE | 1.8 | TE47 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | NO | 1.3 | TE56 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | NO | 1.1 | WR106 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | CLE | 0.9 | WR114 |
| Joe Royer | TE | CLE | 0.8 | TE68 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | CLE | 0.6 | WR124 |
| Barion Brown | WR | NO | 0.5 | WR126 |
New Orleans Saints defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ DET 2.0 pts
- Week 2 @ BAL 8.0 pts
- Week 3 vs LV 0.0 pts
- Week 4 vs ATL -3.0 pts
- Week 5 vs MIN 12.0 pts
- Week 6 @ NYG 12.0 pts
- Week 7 vs PIT 4.0 pts
- Week 9 vs CLE proj. 7.4
- Week 10 vs CAR proj. 5.5
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start New Orleans Saints defense in week 9?
Start in most leagues. New Orleans Saints defense is DEF7 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 is New Orleans Saints defense projected for in week 9?
7.4 half-PPR, 7.4 PPR and 7.4 standard points vs Cleveland Browns, with an 80% range of 1.5 to 15.8.
Is New Orleans Saints defense playing in week 9?
New Orleans Saints defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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