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New Orleans Saints Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

8.8
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
139
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Saints

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

#1 Target 🎯
Malik Nabers
NYG
21.7
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#2 Target
Davante Adams⚠
LAR
20.3
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#3 Target
Puka Nacua
LAR
20.1
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk7 Brandon Smith
PIT
4.4
S2026 Wk7 Brandon Smith
PIT
4.4
S2026 Wk7 Germie Bernard
PIT
5.7
S2026 Wk7 DK Metcalf
PIT
7.6
S2026 Wk6 Charlie Jones
NYG
6.6
S2026 Wk6 Malik Nabers
NYG
28.5
S2026 Wk6 Malachi Fields
NYG
3.9
S2026 Wk6 Darnell Mooney
NYG
2
S2026 Wk5 Justin Jefferson
MIN
18.8
S2026 Wk5 Justin Jefferson
MIN
18.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Orleans Saints defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The New Orleans Saints allow an average of 8.8 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (139 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the New Orleans Saints?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the New Orleans Saints: Malik Nabers (21.7 avg pts in 2 games), Davante Adams (20.3 avg pts in 2 games), Puka Nacua (20.1 avg pts in 2 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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