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New Orleans Saints: Best and worst-case scenario for 2019 season

By Rebecca Mills

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Divisional Playoff at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Divisional Playoff at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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New Orleans Saints worst-case scenario

  • Sept. 9 – vs Texans: W
  • Sept 15 – at Rams: L
  • Sept 22 – at Seahawks: L
  • Sept 29 – vs Cowboys: L
  • Oct. 6 – vs Buccaneers: W
  • Oct. 13 – at Jaguars: W
  • Oct. 20 – at Bears: L
  • Oct. 27 – vs Cardinals: W
  • Nov. 10 – vs Falcons: W
  • Nov. 17 – at Buccaneers: W
  • Nov. 24 – vs Panthers: W
  • Nov. 28 – at Falcons: L
  • Dec. 8 – vs 49ers: W
  • Dec 16 – vs Colts: W
  • Dec 22 – at Titans: W
  • Dec 29 – vs Panthers: L

Record: 10-6

Moving onto the worst case for the Saints in 2019, it surprisingly isn’t bad. Looking at their schedule, it’s fair to say that the first stretch is tough. Even with a win over the Texans, the Saints still have to face the Rams, Seahawks and Cowboys back-to-back.

If they can’t best any of them, it’s going to be three straight losses. But thankfully, they would have two easy wins after that. For the Saints, it’s going to come down to how well they play in the fourth quarter as that seemed to be a weakness for them in 2018.

However, a major challenge comes via the Bears. While most like to count them out, they put up a good fight against the Eagles and Khalil Mack was dominant. With some changes to their offensive line, the Saints are a bit vulnerable, so Mack is going to take advantage.

After that, the Saints should quickly get back on track with four wins in a row. To finish the season, two losses to their division rivals is the icing on the cake. At their worst, the Saints are going to finish with a 10-6 record.

While 10-6 is by no means awful, it would be a slight decline from last season. More than likely, it would still cement them as NFC South champs still, though. It’s going to come down to a few factors for the Saints this season.

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First, it’s going to depend on how the team handles losing impact players like Ingram and Unger. Second is the question of if/when we’ll see a decline in Drew Brees and lastly if the Saints can see it through to the Super Bowl without getting knocked out in the playoffs.

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