New Orleans Saints
2026 schedule, fantasy roster and sourced discussion.
Week 5, 2026 outlook
Source-built summaryNo sourced team injury reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not establish a healthy roster. New Orleans Saints has a scheduled Week 5 matchup at home against Minnesota Vikings. Kickoff: 2026-10-11 17:00:00 UTC.
12 observed New Orleans Saints roster players have fresh stored Week 5 PPR forecasts. Missing player forecasts remain blank; these values are not team-total predictions. Recent linked headline: Sources: Saints rookie Jordyn Tyson weeks away from return Read the source for its context and qualifications.
What to watch
Week 5 matchup
MIN
Minnesota Vikings
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
2026-10-11 17:00:00 UTC
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
10.0
Alvin Kamara · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC
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Barion Brown · PPR
Active roster. No matching source rows were returned.
Both players need a stored projection.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
No sourced team reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not mean a healthy roster.
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
No matching depth entry was returned for this period. No role is inferred from its absence.
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Season schedule and stored odds
Prices are captured observations, not guaranteed current offers. Stale prices are marked. Completed games show final recorded scores. ATS grades the team's own closing spread only.
| Week / date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Team spread | ATS | Total | Moneyline | Price observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 / 2026-09-13 | @ Detroit Lions | Ford Field | 30–31 final | +7 | W | 49.5 | +260 | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 2 / 2026-09-20 | @ Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | 24–17 final | +8.5 | W | 45.5 | +295 | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 3 / 2026-09-27 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | Caesars Superdome | 27–35 final | -3.5 | L | 43.5 | -192 | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 4 / 2026-10-05 | vs Atlanta Falcons | Caesars Superdome | Not final | -1.5 | — | 47.5 | -118 | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 5 / 2026-10-11 | vs Minnesota Vikings | Caesars Superdome | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 6 / 2026-10-18 | @ New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 7 / 2026-10-25 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Stade de France | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 9 / 2026-11-08 | vs Cleveland Browns | Caesars Superdome | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 10 / 2026-11-15 | vs Carolina Panthers | Caesars Superdome | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 11 / 2026-11-22 | @ Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 12 / 2026-11-29 | @ Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 13 / 2026-12-06 | vs Green Bay Packers | Caesars Superdome | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 14 / 2026-12-13 | @ Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 15 / 2026-12-20 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:17 UTC |
| 16 / 2026-12-27 | vs Arizona Cardinals | Caesars Superdome | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:17 UTC |
| 17 / 2027-01-03 | @ Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:17 UTC |
| 18 / 2027-01-10 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Caesars Superdome | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-10-06 02:25:17 UTC |
Recent team results
Recorded final scores for 2026. These summaries are not predictions or a betting record.
1-2 straight · 2-1 ATS (3 games graded)
House NFL spread model: 1-2 on this team's games (3 graded, current registrant).
Last 3 games · 3 recorded
27.0 for / 27.7 against
Points per game
Last 5 games · 3 recorded
27.0 for / 27.7 against
Points per game
Last 8 games · 3 recorded
27.0 for / 27.7 against
Points per game
Fantasy roster and projections
Roster: 2026, Week 4. Stale source. 2026-10-01 14:27:39 UTC
Includes eligible backups, reserve and practice-squad players in the observed roster. A roster place does not confirm game-day availability. Projection period and source appear on each player’s page.
| Player | Position | Roster status code | PPR projection | Projection source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | RB | ACT | 10.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Barion Brown | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Brock Rechsteiner | WR | RES | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Bryce Lance | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Charlie Smyth | K | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Chris Olave | WR | ACT | 16.7 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| CJ Donaldson | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Daniel Carlson | K | ACT | 8.3 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | ACT | 10.2 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Jalen Cropper | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | RES | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | ACT | 9.8 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Kendre Miller | RB | ACT | 8.4 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Kevin Austin Jr. | WR | ACT | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Kyrese Rowan | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Mason Tipton | WR | RES | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Moliki Matavao | TE | RES | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Noah Fant | TE | ACT | 4.2 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Oscar Delp | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | ACT | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Stone Smartt | TE | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Travis Etienne | RB | RES | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Trey Palmer | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Treyton Welch | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Ty Chandler | RB | RES | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Tyler Shough | QB | ACT | 15.9 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Ulysses Bentley IV | RB | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Zach Wilson | QB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Zamir White | RB | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
DFS salaries
DraftKings classic main-slate salaries only, deduplicated to the newest slate. A stale or missing slate renders no rows rather than a synthesized price.
| Player | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | $7700 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | $6100 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | $5400 |
| Alvin Kamara | RB | $5400 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | $5200 |
| Kendre Miller | RB | $4900 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | $4500 |
| CJ Donaldson | RB | $4400 |
| Ty Chandler | RB | $4000 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | $4000 |
| Zamir White | RB | $4000 |
| Ulysses Bentley IV | RB | $4000 |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | $4000 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | $4000 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | $3000 |
| Kevin Austin Jr. | WR | $3000 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | $3000 |
| Jalen Moreno-Cropper | WR | $3000 |
| Kyrese Rowan | WR | $3000 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | $3000 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | $3000 |
| Barion Brown | WR | $3000 |
| Noah Fant | TE | $3000 |
| Saints | DST | $2600 |
| Stone Smartt | TE | $2500 |
| Cal Adomitis | TE | $2500 |
| Treyton Welch | TE | $2500 |
| Moliki Matavao | TE | $2500 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | $2500 |
| Zach Wood | TE | $2500 |
Slate 2026-10-06 02:22:09 UTC.
Injuries
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Elliss | LB | Out | Calf |
| Carl Granderson | LB | Out | Ankle |
| Noah Fant | TE | Questionable | Abdomen |
| Anfernee Jennings | LB | Out | Knee |
| Pete Werner | LB | Questionable | Shoulder |
Synced 2026-10-06 02:30:06.159+00:00 UTC. Status is nflverse's weekly filing, not a game-day confirmation.
News and podcast discussion
2026-10-06 00:07:22 UTC
6 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.11× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
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