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New Orleans Saints Defense vs Quarterbacks

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Saints allow to quarterbacks. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

15.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
41
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Saints

Players who have historically scored most against the New Orleans Saints defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Matthew Stafford⚠
LAR
21.2
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#2 Target
Jameis Winston
NYG
17.5
avg pts vs Saints (3 games)
#3 Target
Baker Mayfield
TB
16.9
avg pts vs Saints (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the New Orleans Saints (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk7 Aaron Rodgers
PIT
13.1
S2026 Wk6 J.J. McCarthy
NYG
17.3
S2026 Wk6 Jameis Winston
NYG
8.5
S2026 Wk5 Kyler Murray
MIN
18.3
S2026 Wk4 Michael Penix Jr.
ATL
12.7
S2026 Wk2 Lamar Jackson
BAL
15.8
S2026 Wk2 Lamar Jackson
BAL
15.8
S2026 Wk1 Jared Goff
DET
16.4
S2025 Wk17 Cam Ward
TEN
17
S2025 Wk16 Geno Smith
NYJ
15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Orleans Saints defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The New Orleans Saints allow an average of 15.7 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (41 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the New Orleans Saints?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the New Orleans Saints: Matthew Stafford (21.2 avg pts in 2 games), Jameis Winston (17.5 avg pts in 3 games), Baker Mayfield (16.9 avg pts in 4 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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