NFL · 2026 season · 2–1 against the closing spread
New Orleans Saints
Next: Saints vs. Vikings, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Saints +2, total 42. Not priced in
Saints Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Elliss | LB | Out → Questionable | -0.2 | Tue Oct 6, 2:33 PM |
| Carl Granderson | LB | Out → Questionable | -0.2 | Tue Oct 6, 2:33 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Saints. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Saints News
Saints uncertain on linebacker Elliss for Week 5 against Minnesota
New Orleans does not know whether starting linebacker Kaden Elliss will be available this week after missing the Monday night loss to Atlanta. His status matters for a defense that just gave up a big night on the ground and through the air. ProFootballTalk
Total drops 2.5 for Vikings at Saints with no reported news
The consensus total on Vikings at Saints has moved from 44.5 to 42, with 4 of 4 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). Neither team has reported news that explains it yet; moves like this often come before a story breaks.
Saints rule out Elliss and Fant for Monday night meeting with Atlanta
New Orleans listed linebacker Kaden Elliss and tight end Noah Fant among its inactives for the Monday night game against Atlanta. Both are regular contributors, so the Saints lose a starting-caliber defender and a pass-catching tight end. New Orleans Saints (team site)
Total drops 2.5 for Vikings at Saints with no reported news
The consensus total on Vikings at Saints has moved from 44.5 to 42, with 3 of 3 books moving the same way. Neither team has reported news that explains it yet; moves like this often come before a story breaks.
Saints promote two linebackers from practice squad for Monday night
New Orleans elevated linebackers Fadil Diggs and Jackson Sirmon from the practice squad ahead of the Monday night game with Atlanta. The moves cover injuries that have thinned the Saints' linebacker group. ProFootballTalk
Saints rookie Tyson still weeks from return from hamstring injury
New Orleans rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson is on injured reserve with a hamstring problem and is progressing, but he remains weeks away from playing. He will not be available for the Saints' next games. ESPN
Total drops 2.5 for Vikings at Saints ahead of the news
The consensus total on Vikings at Saints has moved from 44.5 to 42, with 8 of 8 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The market started moving 6h 13m before the report: Christian Darrisaw (LT) Active to Questionable.
Saints lose three front-seven starters for Monday night vs Falcons
New Orleans ruled out linebacker Kaden Elliss with a calf injury and edge rushers Carl Granderson (ankle) and Anfernee Jennings (knee) for the Monday night game against Atlanta. The Saints defense will be without its top pass rush and a lead linebacker. ESPN
Saints place Etienne on IR, out at least four games
New Orleans is moving running back Travis Etienne to injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He will miss a minimum of four games, including Tuesday's meeting with Atlanta, thinning the Saints backfield. ESPN
Saints Beat Ravens 24–17
Final: New Orleans Saints 24, Baltimore Ravens 17. New Orleans won outright as the underdog; the closing line was Ravens −8.5.
Saints rule out quarterback Zach Wilson against Raiders
New Orleans listed Zach Wilson as out and inactive for Sunday's home game with Las Vegas. That removes an option at quarterback for the Saints. ESPN player news
Etienne sidelined by hamstring, no timeline from Saints
Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. hurt his hamstring in the loss to Las Vegas and will miss time, with coach Kellen Moore declining to give a timeline. That points to a larger backfield role for Alvin Kamara against Atlanta. ESPN
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Lions | +7 | +7 | — | L 30–31 | Covered |
| 2 | at Ravens | +8.5 | +8.5 | — | W 24–17 | Covered |
| 3 | vs. Raiders | −3 | −3.5 | −0.5 | L 27–35 | Didn't cover |
| 4 | vs. Falcons | −3.5 | −1 | +2.5 | — | — |
| 5 | vs. Vikings | +2 | +2 | — | Upcoming | — |
| 6 | at Giants | −1.5 | −1.5 | — | Upcoming | — |
The Saints' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Saints.