Saints Insider

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A podcast from the expert team of writers and columnists covering the New Orleans Saints for NOLA.com and the Times-Picayune/Advocate newspaper. Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson, Zach Ewing and more give you the latest news and their insights from the Saints world and the NFL at large.

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Yesterday · 40 min
Saints-Panthers preview: A race to the top (sort of)
The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers have each just won three games in nine weeks, but somehow, some way, first place in the NFC South is on the line when the teams meet Sunday at the Superdome. The Saints Insiders will break down the matchup, update some injuries, tell you what the keys to the game are on both sides of the ball and make our predictions in this preview episode. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #carolinapanthers #keeppounding #nfl #nflweek10
November 6 · 42 min
Saints-Browns preview: Where's the reset button?
The New Orleans Saints welcome the Cleveland Browns to the Superdome on Sunday for an NFL Week 9 showdown, with both teams needing a victory to keep pace in their respective division races. The Saints are coming off their bye and will have their first game after making changes on their offensive staff and at kicker. Will it translate to positive results against the Browns, who are starting Shedeur Sanders at quarterback with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol? Our Saints Insiders will break down the game and offer their predictions. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #clevelandbrowns #browns #dawgpound #nfl #nflweek9
November 4 · 41 min
Saints finally make changes ... are they enough?
Coming out of their bye week, the New Orleans Saints fired run-game coordinator T.J. Paganetti and released kicker Daniel Carlson, showing some urgency in a season that is on the brink of slipping away. But will those changes make any difference? And exactly how much rides on this homestand, with games against the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers, in determining the Saints' future? We'll dive into those questions and have a quick NFL trade deadline discussion in this episode. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #clevelandbrowns #browns #dawgpound #shedeursanders #nfl #nflweek9
October 30 · 54 min
We have a midterm report card for the Saints, and it ain't pretty
The New Orleans Saints are on their bye week, with nearly half the 2026 NFL season gone. Our Saints Insiders have a mid-season report card for every position group on the roster. There's some good — quarterback, wide receivers, pass rush — but a lot more bad. See what our grades are and see whether you agree with them. Leave your report card in the comments. We'll also offer some suggestions for what needs to change after the bye. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek8 #nflpicks
October 23 · 42 min
Saints-Steelers preview: Saints aim for ultimate souvenir from France
The New Orleans Saints take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in a game that is filled with pomp and circumstance as the NFL's first game in France. But the occasion is also big for solely football reasons, as the Saints look to return home and enjoy their bye week at 3-4, which sounds so much better than 2-5. Our Saints Insiders will break down the matchup, talk about which team may have an advantage in the intangibles and ultimately predict a winner. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #pittsburghsteelers #steelers #steelernation #nfl #nflinternational #nflweek7 #parisnfl
October 21 · 40 min
Bonjour from Paris, where Mickey Loomis has spoken
The New Orleans Saints are in Paris for the week leading up to their game Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and so are some members of the Saints Insider podcast. We'll tell you about our experiences thus far in France, how the team has been enjoying the early part of the week, reacting to the Paris protests and how the focus is turning to football. We'll also discuss general manager Mickey Loomis, who spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time since before training camp — and the first time since Gayle Benson called out Loomis and team last week for poor performance. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #paris #parisnfl #steelers #pittsburghsteelers #nfl #nflweek7 #nflinternational
October 16 · 47 min
Saints-Giants preview: Wait, the Saints are favored?
The New Orleans Saints head to the Meadowlands to face the New York Giants for NFL Week 6 in a crucial spot for the Saints. At 1-4, and with owner Gayle Benson publicly expressing her disappointment, New Orleans will try to snap a three-game losing streak against the 3-1-1 Giants. Our Saints Insiders will break down the matchup, talk about key injuries for both teams and ask questions like where the Saints turn to in the running game and whether the pass rush can force old friend Jameis Winston into mistakes. Finally, we'll give our keys to the game and make predictions. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #giants #newyorkgiants #nygiants #gmen #nfl #nflweek6 #nflpicks
October 15 · 38 min
Gayle Benson has had enough; what's immediate impact for Saints?
With the New Orleans Saints mired in a disappointing 1-4 start, team owner Gayle Benson made a public statement with her feelings on the matter. She specifically named coach Kellen Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis and said play on the field needs to improve. Our Saints Insiders are here to discuss: What happens if play doesn't improve? What changes could be coming, and how soon? And with a trip to New York and onto Paris up next, what confidence do we have that the team can turn things around? #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #gaylebenson #nfl #nflcoaches
October 9 · 33 min
Bounce back or break down? Saints vs. Vikings preview
The New Orleans Saints take on the Minnesota Vikings in the Superdome on Sunday, as the Saints look to bounce back from an embarrassing loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football. The Saints Insiders will preview the game and offer our predictions, focusing on the matchups on both sides of the ball and the emotional response from the Saints, who must flush the Falcons game if they're going to avoid an 0-3 homestand. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #vikings #minnesotavikings #skol #nfl #nflweek5 #nflpicks
October 7 · 36 min
Kellen Moore, Saints at a crossroads after Monday Night No-Show
Two days after the New Orleans Saints fell flat on the big stage in their blowout loss to the rival Atlanta Falcons in the Domecoming anniversary game, the Saints Insiders gather to discuss what it all means. Was this a red flag that says Kellen Moore won't succeed as the Saints' head coach? How close are we to that discussion? Were there hidden messages in players' postgame frustrations? And is the defense just out of answers? We'll discuss those and more in this episode. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #falcons #atlantafalcons #riseup #nfl #nflweek5
October 2 · 42 min
Saints-Falcons preview: Monday Night Football, an anniversary + a really big game
The New Orleans Saints' first Monday Night Football game at home in almost four years will be worth the spectacle, as it's the 20-year celebration of the Superdome's reopening after Hurricane Katrina, Steve Gleason's blocked punt and everything that followed in a joyous chapter of Saints history. Oh, and it's also a really big game on the field: The Saints' biggest rival, the Atlanta Falcons, come to town riding high after a victory in Green Bay, and first place in the NFC South is on the line. Can the Saints stop Bijan Robinson and the Falcons' rushing attack? Can Tyler Shough continue to carry the load for the New Orleans offense and limit mistakes? Our Saints Insiders break it all down — the game and the occasion — and give our predictions for Saints-Falcons on Monday Night Football. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #falcons #atlantafalcons #riseup #nfl #Nflweek4 #nflpicks #mnf #mondaynightfootball
September 25 · 42 min
Raiders at Saints preview: Finally back in New Orleans
Finally, the New Orleans Saints have their first home game of the 2026 season, and they'll come home to a rocking Superdome crowd fresh off their upset of the Baltimore Ravens last week. However, the Las Vegas Raiders won't roll over as the opponent. The Raiders come in at a surprising 2-0, flying high under new head coach Klint Kubiak — the former Saints offensive coordinator. Our Saints Insiders will break the game down, give some injury updates, give our keys to the game and make predictions. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #raiders #lasvegasraiders #raidernation #nfl #nflweek3
September 23 · 38 min
Tyler Shough's clutch gene, Kelvin Banks' ankle + how good the Saints can be
After the New Orleans Saints' biggest win in years, a comeback 24-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, the Saints Insiders gather to talk about what got the Saints there — another clutch performance from Tyler Shough and his receivers, standout defensive and special teams performances — and where it could lead them as the schedule lightens up. There is some bad news: How will the Saints fare without left tackle Kelvin Banks, who requires surgery on his sprained ankle? What's the plan, and how much will it affect the offense? #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #ravens #baltimoreravens #raiders #lasvegasraiders #nfl #nflweek3 #tylershough
September 18 · 44 min
Saints at Ravens preview: It doesn't get any easier
After coming up a point short in overtime of their season opener against the Detroit Lions, the New Orleans Saints hit the road again, this time for a Week 2 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. How can the Saints contain Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? What about the slow starts on offense? And what are the hidden keys to the game? We'll discuss all that along with some injury updates and predictions as we get you set for Saints-Ravens on Sunday. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #ravens #baltimoreravens #ravensflock #nfl #nflweek2 #tylershough #lamarjackson
September 16 · 41 min
What was good, bad and surprising from Saints' opening thriller
There was a lot to dissect from the New Orleans Saints' season-opening 31-30 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions, and so the Saints Insiders had a mission for this episode: Re-watch the game and come up with their takeaways, positive and negative and everything in between, from the Saints' performance. We'll use that to look ahead to the Saints' game at the Baltimore Ravens this weekend and how our season-long expectations have changed. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek1 #nflweek2 #ravens #baltimoreravens #tylershough
September 11 · 41 min
Saints at Lions preview: Keys to a season-opening upset
The New Orleans Saints finally open their 2026 season on Sunday against the Lions in Detroit, kicking off a campaign that has fans excited but also still presents some serious question marks. Detroit will test those pressure points with its bevy of offensive weapons, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. How will the Saints defense respond? And what can the offense do against a beat-up Lions secondary in terms of keeping up? We'll answer those questions, give our keys to the game and make our Saints-Lions predictions on this episode. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #lions #detroitlions #onepride #nfl #nflweek1 #nflpicks
September 9 · 50 min
Main characters for 2026 Saints + NFC South and Super Bowl picks
We've made it to Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, but before the New Orleans Saints kick off with the Detroit Lions on Sunday, we take one last look at the Saints from a 10,000-foot view. Who are the Saints' main characters for the upcoming season? • Tyler Shough's sudden rise to franchise QB • Travis Etienne comes home • It's been delayed, but Chase Young may be a superstar • Where can Kellen Moore grow in Year 2? Plus a few more. Finally, we make our picks to win the NFC South, our NFL sleeper team and our Super Bowl winners. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek1 #nflpicks #superbowl
September 4 · 34 min
True or false: Saints will win one of their first two games
On this episode of the Saints Insider, we play a good old-fashioned game of True or False. Will the following happen in the 2026 New Orleans Saints season? • The Saints win one of their first two games • Tyler Shough is the best quarterback in the NFC South • Danny Stutsman is starting by Week 10 • Jordyn Tyson plays at least nine games • Daniel Carlson remains the kicker all season • The Saints are buyers at the trade deadline Leave in the comments below what you think. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfl2026 #nflweek1 #nflpredictions
September 2 · 48 min
BOLD PREDICTIONS: Our spiciest takes for the 2026 Saints
The New Orleans Saints open their 2026 season next week, but before they do, we're taking a minute for one of our favorite shows of the year: It's bold prediction time. Our Saints Insiders come up with takes that are (a) possible, but most importantly, (b) outlandish. Mentioned specifically: Tyler Shough, Kellen Moore, Travis Etienne, Chase Young, Barion Brown, Bryce Lance, Jordyn Tyson, Spencer Rattler and more. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfl2026 #nflpicks #nflpredictions
August 30 · 25 min
Reaction: Saints trim active roster to 53
The New Orleans Saints have their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season after making a number of cuts and other moves Sunday. Jordyn Tyson and Jaylan Ford are on IR with designation to return. Devin Neal and Michael Heldman are on season-ending IR. Both backup quarterbacks are on the roster. Two kickers — Daniel Carlson and Tanner Brown — are both on the roster, too.

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