The Carolina Panthers face a challenging third quarter of their schedule, starting with division rivals and strong opponents. They will face the New Orleans Saints, who have significantly bolstered their offense with additions like Travis Etienne Jr., Noah Fant, Jordyn Tyson, and Oscar Delp, despite losing Demario Davis. The Panthers also have a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, who have made changes at head coach and added key players like Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson on defense, while also bringing in offensive linemen Olaivavega Ioane and Zion Young. Despite the Ravens' talent, the Panthers are desperate for a win on their home field
With the No. 8 overall pick of this year’s draft, the Saints added a player who should be able to make a major impact on their offense in receiver Jordyn Tyson. A two-time, first-team All-Big 12 honoree, Tyson’s skillset and tape have been impressive to New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough. “I think his body control and his separation is what stands out to me ,” Shough said on Monday, via NewOrleans.football. “I think he’s an elite separator and also, his hands have been really exciting to see kind of close up now. He’s so sure-handed. He’s got this great kind of feel. He’s very friendly to the quarterback, I would say. And, obviously, his big-play ability is what shows up all over tape. “So, we’re still very early on in the process, and, I think, more than anything, just getting on the same page with the playbook. He’s doing a really good job of that. I think he’s really smart. So, we’re excited to keep going with him.” Though he missed a few games with a hamstring injury last year, Tyson was still a first-team All-Big 12 honoree for the second consecutive season. He caught 61 passes for 711 yards with eight TDs in 2025
The Saints selected wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the eighth overall pick last month. Tyson isn’t a future replacement for Chris Olave. Instead, the Saints want to build their passing attack around Olave and Tyson. Olave, though, is set to become a free agent after this season. General Manager Mickey Loomis wants to get a deal done, but the sides have no timetable on a long-term extension. “Obviously, we’d love to have something done sooner than later, and I’m sure Chris would as well, but we’re not there yet,” Loomis said Monday, via Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Olave, who turns 26 next month, is under contract for this season at $15.49 million under his fifth-year option. He has three 1,000-yard seasons in his four seasons, catching 291 passes for 3,728 yards and 19 touchdowns
The NFL has made it clear that it intends to engineer memorable matchups for the opening week of the season, saving its prime-time slots for marquee teams. Sometimes, though, the most captivating results come from unexpected games. Might there be the equivalent of the New England Patriots ' 2024 toppling of the Cincinnati Bengals ahead this fall? The league has mostly embraced level matchups for the opening week, but there are still a few opportunities for a true surprise. With the full 2026 NFL schedule released , we took a look at the three seemingly most lopsided matchups and evaluated each on its upset potential on a scale from 1-10. Coming off a disappointing 9-8 campaign, the Lions have the look - and favorable schedule setup - of a team poised to make a postseason return. But there's plenty for Detroit to sort out in the early going. A reshuffled offensive line will flip All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell to Jared Goff 's blind side, allowing first-round rookie Blake Miller to step in at right tackle. There's also a new play-caller coming from the outside in offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. The Saints, who won four of their final five games last season, could capitalize on any early friction. Brandon Staley's defense made significant strides over the course of last year, finishing the season sixth in yards allowed per play. With sizable investments in running back Travis Etienne Jr. and offensive guard David Edwards, a languishing ground game could come to life. And with first-round receiver Jordyn Tyson in tow, an aerial attack helmed by promising second-year signal-caller Tyler Shough should be a good deal more threatening to opposing defenses. Upset potential: 5. Detroit faceplanted in its opener last season, with issues along both lines coming to the forefront. New Orleans isn't nearly as formidable on either side as the Green Bay Packers were last September, but the Lions still might require some time to coalesce. The Saints would need several elements to break their way to pull off the upset, including an advantage in the turnover battle to offset issues with the pass rush and secondary. But Kellen Moore's team could be a bit overlooked heading into the coach's second year, and this group could have enough to keep pace with the Lions. There's a good deal of familiarity between these two regimes, which last April orchestrated the draft trade centered on Travis Hunter Jr. and later reconvened for a swap of cornerbacks at the trade deadline. Little else, however, binds Jacksonville and Cleveland, with the former having made a nine-win improvement in coach Liam Coen's first year while the latter continued to flounder. Might new coach Todd Monken help the Browns chart a new course right away? It's a tall order, but change should do the offense some good, even if the outlook at quarterback remains inauspicious. Maintaining composure will be a key early challenge for a unit with so many new pieces, and the Jaguars - who ranked second in the NFL with 31 takeaways in 2025 - will surely pounce on any missteps. Cleveland's defense could be more volatile after Jim Schwartz's departure, but Myles Garrett 's presence alone will continue to alter game plans. Upset potential: 2. A Week 1 road triumph against a playoff team seems mighty lofty for a team that's heavily reliant on first- and second-year players. Though Jacksonville's defensive front doesn't inspire much fear, a Cleveland offensive line featuring five new starters likely won't find its footing right away. And with a well-orchestrated rushing attack, the Jaguars seem less prone than other teams to having their game plan wrecked by Garrett. The only thing rougher for Arizona than its social media team's schedule release video was the opening slate itself. The NFC West cellar-dweller's September setup features trips to Los Angeles and San Francisco sandwiching a home date with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks . A rout by the Chargers could be a sig
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SeatGeek is the official NFL Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. There’s optimism in the air in the Big Easy. After starting the year 2-10, Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints finished 2025 strong winning four of their last five games to wrap the year with a 6-11 record. “We feel great with Tyler,” head coach Kellen Moore said at the end of the 2025 season. “Tyler has done an awesome job through this entire process, he’s gotten a ton better, taken advantage of a bunch of opportunities and we’re excited to have a full offseason to build on.” To make sure Shough has the proper support, Kellen Moore’s scrappy club brought in high-profile free agents like versatile running back Travis Etienne Jr. , powerful guard David Edwards, gritty linebacker Kaden Elliss , depth defensive tackle John Ridgeway III and insurance tight end Noah Fant . Exciting draft picks Jordyn Tyson, Christen Miller, Oscar Delp , Jeremiah Wright and Bryce Lance round out the offseason shakeup. They’ll join the returning Shough, Bryan Bresee , Kool-Aid McKinstry , Demario Davis and Carl Granderson on the re-tooled roster. Best of all, Yahoo! Sports reports that the Saints have the second-easiest schedule of all 32 teams based on 2025 records. It won’t be a total walk in the park, though. Notable (and formidable) opponents set to visit The Black and Gold at their home Caesars Superdome include Fernando Mendoza’s Las Vegas Raiders (Sept. 27), Kyler Murray ’s Minnesota Vikings (Oct. 11), Bryce Young ’s Carolina Panthers (Nov. 15), Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers (Dec. 6) and Baker Mayfield ’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the last home game of the season either on Jan. 9 or 10. If you’d like to join the Who Dat Nation and see Moore’s new-and-improved squad live, tickets are available for all eight New Orleans Saints 2026 home games at Caesars Superdome on SeatGeek. SeatGeek is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Not familiar with SeatGeek? They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. For those who prefer to pick and choose the home games that make the most sense for you to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming New Orleans Saints home games at Caesars Superdome, including dates, start times and opponents. New Orleans Saints home game dates Raiders vs. Saints Sunday, Sep. 27, at 3:25 p.m. Falcons vs. Saints Monday, Oct. 5, at 7:15 p.m. Vikings vs. Saints Sunday, Oct. 11, at noon Browns vs. Saints Sunday, Nov. 8, at noon Panthers vs. Saints Sunday, Nov. 15, at noon Packers vs. Saints Sunday, Dec. 6, at noon Cardinals vs. Saints Sunday, Dec. 27, at noon Buccaneers vs. Saints Jan. 9 or 10 at TBD If you think you might find yourself traveling with the Saints this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. New Orleans Saints away game dates Saints vs. Lions Sunday, Sept. 13 at Ford Field in Detroit , MI Saints vs. Ravens Sunday, Sept. 20 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD Saints vs. Giants Sunday, Oct. 18 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ Saints vs. Steelers Sunday, Oct. 25 at Stade de France, Paris, FR Saints vs. Bears Sunday, Nov. 22 at Soldier Field in Chicago , IL Saints vs. Bengals Sunday, Nov. 29 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH Saints vs. Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC Saints vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 20 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL Saints vs. Falcons Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA There is no shortage of ways to watch Saints games live from the comfort of your own home this season. You can find Moore’s mighty squad on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC and N
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The New Orleans Saints’ 2026 schedule has been officially released. With the release, sports books have begun releasing their odds, with the black and gold entering 2026 as underdogs in 12 of their 17 matchups. Despite entering as underdogs in the majority of their games, sportsbooks are listing the Saints’ win total at 7.5 for the season. The Saints were granted one of the easiest strength-of-schedule for the upcoming season. While an estimated easier schedule in 2026, there are still tough stretches. The Saints open the season in back-to-back games on the road against tough opponents in the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens . Through weeks 10-14, sandwiched between two NFC South matchups with the Carolina Panthers , the Saints will visit the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals in back-to-back games before hosting the Green Bay Packers . Despite the lack of confidence in the Saints outside the building, there’s plenty of optimism for fans of the black and gold. After a breakout stretch at the end of the season for quarterback Tyler Shough, Kellen Moore and the Saints’ front offense completely revamped the offense, signing big-name free agents in Travis Etienne and David Edwards while investing the eighth overall pick on receiver help, drafting Jordy Tyson. The Saints, at a minimum, will be an exciting team to watch in 2026, but they are favorites in just five games this season, and a win total set at 7.5 is on the safer side. Playing against the weak NFC South twice a year, facing teams such as the Las Vegas Raiders , the Cleveland Browns , and the Arizona Cardinals should warrant a bigger win expectation. Still, back-to-back seasons failing to reach .500 have oddsmakers skeptical. When doing our most recent win totals at Canal Street Chronicles, I was a bit more skeptical than my peers but remained with an optimistic prediction, placing the Saints 9-8. While there are significant stretches and matchups the Saints will be heavy underdogs for, a second year for Shough and Moore could be the big turnaround most fans of the black and gold are expecting. The NFL lives by “any given Sunday,” and who enters as the favorite and underdog doesn’t always equate to the final score. This could be true for both the Saints as the favorites and the underdogs. In 2026, they’ll steal games they appear to be completely outclassed in, and they’ll lose to teams who are tanking. Despite this, the hard reality that New Orleans opens the season as favorites in just five games this season still shows the media is not yet as high on Shough as the fanbase and front office are
The 2026 regular season schedule was officially released on Thursday night for all 32 NFL teams. For the Baltimore Ravens, this year’s schedule announcement was highly anticipated as the franchise enters a new-look era under head coach Jesse Minter. How does each game on the schedule shape up? Let’s run through all 17 matchups and break them down. The Ravens open their season on the road for the third straight season, this time traveling to Indianapolis to play the Colts. The Colts were one of the league’s best teams during the first half of the 2025 season before tailing off and finishing with a losing record (8-9). They have a big question mark at quarterback with Daniel Jones returning from a torn achilles injury but a solid offensive line and talent on defense. They also one of the best running backs in the league in Jonathan Taylor , which will give the Ravens’ run defense a big test right away. In Week 2, the Ravens will host the New Orleans Saints in their home opener. The Saints finished 6-11 last season but ended the year winning four of their final five games. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough showed a lot of growth and nearly won Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Ravens a clear talent advantage over the Saints on paper but will have to avoid overlooking a young team at home ahead of a more anticipated matchup. The Saints also have a good group of playmakers on offense with WR Chris Olave , RB Alvin Kamara , RB Travis Eteienne, and incoming first-round pick WR Jordan Tyson. While this is technically an away matchup, the Ravens will be playing the Cowboys in Brazil. International games always have an unpredictable nature to them. The Cowboys missed out on the playoffs last season but have plenty of talent, headlined by a top-tier wide receiver duo ( CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens ) along with gunslinger quarterback Dak Prescott . Their passing attack will challenge the Ravens’ secondary and be a good litmus test for how much their pass defense has improved from last year. Dallas also made big upgrades to their defense this offseason and should be more formidable on that side of the ball. After a long travel week out of the country, the Ravens will be pleased to get another favorable matchup back on home turf. The Titans finished tied for the league’s worst record last season with just three wins, although they will a much different look in 2026. They should be an improved squad under Robert Saleh and a new coaching staff in quarterback Cam Ward’s sophomore season. However, the Ravens still have the talent advantage across the board. This will be the second home game in the first few weeks where the Ravens are facing a rising second-year quarterback. The Ravens’ first primetime contest of the year comes on the road in Week 5, where they’ll face the Atlanta Falcons. It’s unclear who will be the Falcons’ starting quarterback between Michael Penix Jr . and Tua Tagovailoa , but they have high-level offensive playmakers regardless in RB Bijan Robinson , WR Drake London , and TE Kyle Pitts . The Falcons finished one game under .5o0 last season and hired a new head coach, Kevin Stefanski, who the Ravens are familiar with from his time in Cleveland . Stefanski should help the Falcons be competitive and this will be a challenging road matchup in a dome environment. In Week 6, the Ravens will play their first consecutive road game and also their first divisional opponent. It will be the team’s first taste of the Cleveland Browns with Todd Monken as the new head coach. Given Monken was Baltimore’s offensive coordinator for the past three seasons, it will be interesting to see if he has any advantages up his sleeve. Myles Garrett ’s game-wrecking ability always makes the Browns’ defense a threat, but their uncertainty at quarterback remains on the other side of the ball. Their young talent on offense makes the group intriguing, though, and not to be overlooked. The Browns used several early-round draft picks this year on offe
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The NFL will continue its tradition of playing a game on Black Friday for the fourth consecutive season, offering an additional standalone game following the Thanksgiving Day triple-header. This year, the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Denver Broncos. The article also lists several potential draft picks for various teams, including QB Fernando Mendoza for the Las Vegas Raiders and OLB/DE David Bailey for the New York Jets
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Bryce Lance could be a perfect fit with his new team. The North Dakota State product was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Although he doesn't have the greatest draft capital as a Day 3 pick, he's a perfect scheme fit for the Saints, who have been looking for a speedy receiver to replace Rashid Shaheed. Lance ran a 4.34-second 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine, and he caught a whopping 126 passes for 2,150 yards and 25 touchdowns over his final two years at school. The Saints have a somewhat crowded receiver room headlined by Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson, but we could see Lance stepping into the No. 3 role by midseason. Even if he doesn't start every game or play the majority of the snaps, he offers tremendous fantasy upside as a downfield threat who needs just one or two big plays to explode in fantasy football. With such a high ceiling, he's a worthwhile pick in the second round of 2026 rookie drafts
A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough flashed high-end upside down the stretch of his rookie year. Over his last five games of the season, Shough threw for 1,316 yards and five touchdowns while adding 133 yards and three scores as a rusher. The 26-year-old now enters his second NFL season as the unquestioned starter in New Orleans and should be working with a significantly upgraded supporting cast. The Saints used the number eight overall pick in the 2026 draft on wide receiver Jordyn Tyson and signed free agent running back Travis Etienne to a big-money contract in free agency. Shough will have to prove he can produce over the course of a full season, but he appears to be well-positioned for a breakout in year two. In dynasty formats, Shough could emerge as a borderline QB1 as early as the 2026 season
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was a top prospect in this year's NFL Draft, and his landing spot could be conducive to a top-12 finish in fantasy football. Tyson ended up with the Saints, where he should start every game opposite Chris Olave. New Orleans' offense is trending in the right direction under offensive-minded head coach Kellen Moore. Quarterback Tyler Shough had a fantastic rookie season, Travis Etienne Jr. was added to the backfield, and Tyson and Olave could end up being the best wide receiver duo in the NFC South. We're not too worried about target share, either, as Shough averaged 35 pass attempts per game following the bye week last year, and that number could increase in 2026. Tyson may initially produce slightly less than Olave, but we wouldn't be surprised to see an even split (or even see Tyson win the top role) by season's end, especially given Olave's concussion history. All in all, Tyson will push to be the top-scoring receiver in the 2026 rookie class, both short-term and long-term. His biggest competition is presumably Carnell Tate, the Titans' first-round pick, who may initially face some growing pains as Cameron Ward continues to develop
Jordyn Tyson, the Saints' recent high draft pick, had a planned rest day during rookie minicamp due to a history of hamstring injuries. Coach Kellen Moore indicated this is part of a plan to manage his durability, not a new issue, aiming to build him up correctly within the team's system
The Saints have signed all eight of their draft picks, with second-round defensive tackle Christen Miller being the last to sign. All draft picks are now under contract and can focus on preparing for the upcoming season
The Cowboys tried to trade up to No. 9 in the draft but were rebuffed, resulting in Jordyn Tyson's target share potentially decreasing and Caleb Downs being drafted at No. 11
Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (+300) is the favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year, followed by Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza. Other notable rookies with odds include Titans WR Carnell Tate, Saints WR Jordyn Tyson, and Seahawks RB Jadarian Price. Quarterbacks Carson Beck and Ty Simpson also have odds, while the Defensive Rookie of the Year race features Jets WR David Bailey and Buccaneers LB Rueben Bain Jr
The New Orleans Saints have selected WR Jordyn Tyson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tyson becomes the second wide receiver taken in the first eight picks of the 2026 NFL Draft. After transferring from Colorado, Tyson led Arizona State in receiving yards in each of his last two seasons. He does, however, come with a long medical track record with a horrible knee injury in 2022 (ACL, MCL, PCL), a broken collarbone in 2024, and a hamstring injury in 2025. Last year, the Saints' second receiver, behind Chris Olave, was Devaughn Vele who finished with 25 catches for 293 yards in 2025. So, Tyson should start opposite Olave in New Orleans from day one and form an exciting receiving duo for second-year QB Tyler Shough
The Saints selected Tyson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, eighth overall. Tyson (6-foot-2, 203 pounds) had the best collegiate production profile between himself and fellow top wideout prospects Carnell Tate and Makai Lemon, but Tyson's injury history understandably caused some anxiety and until Thursday it was unclear whether NFL teams would red-flag Tyson over those injury concerns. That Tyson was picked this early seems to answer the question - the Saints looked into his knee and hamstring injuries and evidently decided to bet on his talent. Tyson suffered a torn ACL, MCL and PCL his true freshman season at Colorado, and hamstring troubles from his 2025 season followed Tyson into the offseason, leaving him unable to participate in pre-draft athletic testing. If one disregards the injuries as the NFL seemingly has, then there are otherwise only reasons to like Tyson. His production was compelling both at Arizona State and Colorado, and while Tyson won't ever be a great big-play threat he shows the ability to dice up the underneath to a high-volume extent, giving him clear 100-catch upside at the NFL level during his best years. Even as a rookie, Tyson should push for a heavy workload right away, likely running as the primary Saints wideout opposite Chris Olave
The New Orleans Saints have selected Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tyson was viewed as one of the top wide receiver prospects in this year's class. Tyson began his college career at Colorado before moving to Arizona State, where he spent his final three campaigns. In his first season with the Sun Devils, Tyson appeared in just three games and did not catch any passes. Over his final two seasons, Tyson would be limited to just 21 games but would make a massive impact, totaling 1,812 yards and 18 touchdowns on 136 catches. He totaled a career-best 10 touchdowns during the 2024 campaign. Tyson is credited with having elite footwork and high-end ability to catch off-target passes. Tyson will likely slide in as the No. 2 option in an up-and-coming New Orleans offense that is led by second-year QB Tyler Shough. For fantasy, Tyson could see his workload limited, sharing the field with Chris Olave and running back Travis Etienne Jr
<p>Here are predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft. 1. Fernando Mendoza, QB – LV 2. David Bailey EDGE – NYJ 3. Jeremiyah Love RB – ARI 4. Arvell Reese EDGE – TEN 5. Jordyn Tyson, WR – NYG 6. Spencer Fano, T – CLE 7. Sonny Styles, LB – WAS 8. Carnell […]</p>
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