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PFM Archetype Work in Progress70.1PFM Team ScoreNFL Rank#32NFC Rank#16Among NFC teamsQB Stability#31Tyler Shough · Question MarkSeason OutlookNeeds More HelpThere are pieces to like, but this roster still needs more help.PFM Team DNANew Orleans Saints Team DNA
Which traits define the Saints DNA and what could potentially swing their season.
Primary IdentityDefense Still Finding Its Way
New Orleans has a playable defense, but the 75.0 grade points to too much week-to-week variation.
Area Still DevelopingRecent Consistency
New Orleans has been too uneven lately. The 72.5 Recent Performance grade keeps consistency near the top of the concern list.
Swing FactorNeed More Explosive Plays
New Orleans is not creating enough game-changing plays. The 61.2 Explosiveness grade makes that a real problem for the Saints.
PFM ReporterNew Orleans Saints: Roster Move Puts Franchise Direction in Focus
This New Orleans Saints development fits into the bigger roster conversation. This Cowboys-Saints trade for Alvin Kamara gives Dak Prescott another weapon. That kind of move shifts the New Orleans Saints roster math without forcing a brand-new team identity.
The New Orleans Saints' rating is only one part of the story, but it sharpens the read. With Tyler Shough in place, the New Orleans Saints are No. 32 on the board with a 70.00 public PFM score after they held steady. The New Orleans Saints defense is carrying more of the case at 75.05, with the offense sitting at 66.98.
Recent form is at 72.47, while Franchise Direction sits at 64.85. That keeps the New Orleans Saints dangerous now without answering every long-term question. That is where the New Orleans Saints rating keeps the conversation from getting too loud. That is the part of the New Orleans Saints grade fans should keep checking as the season picture changes.
PFM RatingsWhat the PFM Numbers Say
New Orleans is No. 32 in the latest PFM rankings with a score of 70.1. That lands the team in our Needs More Help tier. Inside the NFC South, the Saints are No. 4. The defense is ahead of the offense, 75.0 to 67.0. That side of the ball gives the Saints their best chance to win. That defense is the biggest reason for the Work in Progress archetype. Quarterback is still a major question with Tyler Shough. New Orleans sits at 68.2, No. 31 in PFM in QB Stability.
There is still a 13.9-point gap between the best and worst grades, so the roster is not as balanced as it needs to be. Explosiveness is the main concern at 61.2. That is the area most likely to decide whether the Saints can move up another tier.
Last updatedJune 16, 2026PFM Report Card
QB StabilityC-68.2Roster StrengthC70.9Coaching DirectionC-69.8Recent PerformanceC72.5Offense StrengthD+67.0Defense StrengthC+75.1Franchise DirectionD+65.7ExplosivenessD61.2NFC South PFM Watch
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