Derek Carr could return to the NFL in 2026, and a reunion with his old coach Klint Kubiak and former Raiders team is possible. Just ask his brother.

The New Orleans Saints end the 2025 season with six wins. At 6-11, they pick No. 8 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Saints need to select a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft, and should highly consider spending a first round pick on Denzel Boston. He would be a perfect complement to Chris Olave and would give Tyler Shough another dynamic weapon for the foreseeable future.

It's based off 2025 records, but the New Orleans Saints have the NFL's second-easiest strength of schedule in 2026. They could turn around in a hurry.

The NFL released the 2026 first-round draft order on Jan. 5, and the New Orleans Saints are slated to pick No. 8 after a 6-11 season.

The NFL season continues in Week 18 when the Atlanta Falcons host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

Some early trends are emerging in postseason 2026 mock drafts. Eight players emerged as consensus top-10 picks, which is good news for the Saints.

Atlanta is 8-7-1 against the spread, while New Orleans is 8-8. The Falcons are 8-8 to the Over, while the Saints are 11-5 to the Under. Atlanta won 24-10 when these teams met in New Orleans in late November. The Falcons have covered three straight and have gone Over in four of their last five, while the Saints have covered five straight.