New Orleans Saints: Week 5 Recap & Week 6 Forecast

Week 5 · 2025 · October 10, 2025

New York Giants
14

New Orleans Saints
26

Spencer Rattler now 0-10 as starter (including college). Offense ranks 28th in scoring (16.5 PPG), 24th in 3rd-down (35.8%). Defense allows 7th-most EPA, dead last in QB pressure rate.

Analytics

  • Spencer Rattler: 0-10 as starter (including college)
  • Offense: 28th in scoring (16.5 PPG), 24th in 3rd-down (35.8%)
  • Defense: allows 7th-most EPA, dead last in QB pressure rate
  • Team is broken on both sides of ball
  • 1-4 record, no signs of improvement

Injuries

Key Injuries: QB Derek Carr status remains uncertain. Multiple offensive line injuries mounting. Team is beat up across the roster.

Betting Intel

Week 6: Saints +3.5 vs Patriots.

Fantasy Deep Dive

Fantasy: Alvin Kamara only reliable option. Avoid passing game.

Week 5 Forecast:

Forecast: See Patriots writeup. Saints dysfunctional.

BEST BET: Patriots -3.5