New Orleans Saints 2025 Season Preview: Star Players, Key Matchups & Where to Watch
The New Orleans Saints enter 2025, yet again, in an unpredictable state. They have been in a rebuild ever since the retirement of franchise legend Drew Brees but have been severely weighed down by cap issues. However, this year marks perhaps the most positive indicator of actual change with an exciting new head coach in Kellen Moore, which will have Saints fans slightly more optimistic for the years to come. Nevertheless, the Saints roster is still a mess and this team is expected to struggle throughout. The QB room remains a question mark and the few remaining star players might not be here by the time the season ends.
The positive for Saints fans is that this team can only surprise you. Expectations are low for the first year of the Kellen Moore era and any development in their play will be seen as a bonus and will provide a glimpse into how this team can shape itself over the coming years.
đș Top 5 Must-Watch Saints Games in 2025
đ Week 1 (Sept 7) - @ Arizona Cardinals
CBS/Paramount+, 1:00 PM ET
Week 1 will be a major tone-setter for the Saints. It will reveal the starting quarterback and how quickly new head coach Kellen Mooreâs system is taking hold. A surprise win could spark optimism, but a rough loss might hint at a long season ahead.
đ Week 5 (Oct 5) - vs New York Giants
CBS/Paramount+, 1:00 PM ET
Week 5 brings an opportunity to see the Saints rebuild against another rebuilding team in the New York Giants. This game could serve as a good barometer to see where the Saints are and to get a better idea of how the team might shape up for the future.
đWeek 8 (Oct, 26) - vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Fox, 4:05 PM ET
If the Saints start strong and enter the playoff race, divisional games will be key. Winning the NFC South is likely their best path, and their matchup with the Buccaneers could be a pivotal moment in that push.
đ Week 12 (Nov 23) - vs Atlanta Falcons
Fox, 3:35 PM ET
The Saints biggest rivals historically have been the Falcons and this has made for some feisty matchups through the years. Regardless of the Saints record, this is one game Saints fans will want to win year-in-year-out.
đWeek 17 (Dec 28) - @ Tennessee Titans
CBS/Paramount+, 1:00 PM ET
This game could shape the Saints' future, whether they're chasing a playoff spot or a higher draft pick. By this point in the season, their direction will be clearer, and the matchup offers another look at how they stack up against a fellow rebuilding team.
đ Saints in Prime Time: When to Tune In
- Thursday Night (TNF) Games: 0
- Sunday Night (SNF) Games: 0
- Monday Night (MNF) Games: 0
For the first time since 2000 the Saints will feature in no primetime games this season. This is maybe not a surprise based on the trajectory of the team since the Brees era and this will mean limited national exposure for the black and gold.
âïž 2025 Star Players to Watch
đ„ On Offense
Alvin Kamara - One of the leagueâs most electric and fluid playmakers to watch and may indeed be the only real reason to tune into Saints games for neutrals.
Chris Olave - Standout receiver who could be one of the best in the league with consistent quarterback play.
Rashid Shaheed - A very underrated receiver with speed for days, who could be in for a huge breakout in Kellen Mooreâs system.
đĄïž On Defense
Cameron Jordan - Despite his age, he is a pillar of the defense at the defensive end position.
Demario Davis - Another veteran, but with five All-Pro selections between 2019 and 2023, Davis is a true Saints legend.
Justin Reid - A high quality safety who goes down as one of this offseasonâs best additions.
How to Watch the Saints in 2025
With no primetime games to speak of, all of the Saintsâ Sunday afternoon games will be featured on CBS and Fox.
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đ§ Final Thought: Is this the beginning of a new era?
The Saints 2025 looks like it will be a rough ride for both players and fans, but itâs good to stay optimistic and take the positives to come. It will be interesting to see what Kellen Moore does with this team and how they can start to build towards the future. But who knows? Football is a funny sport and they could end up being a surprise.
đČ Donât miss a moment - To follow all the Saints games, youâll want access to our New Orleans Saints Team Page so you know how to catch every game.
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