2025 Schedule Breakdown: Can the Saints Exceed Expectations?

With the 2025 NFL schedule unveiled, the New Orleans Saints face a pivotal season. Under new head coach Kellen Moore and with rookie QB Tyler Shough likely at the helm, the team confronts challenges: an aging defense that struggled against the run in 2024, a shaky offensive line, and a demanding travel schedule. Despite these hurdles, the Saints benefit from one of the league's easiest schedules, facing only three playoff teams from the previous year. Can they surpass expectations, or is a rebuilding year inevitable? We delve into the factors that will shape the Saints' 2025-win total.