The path to the outcome is different but the outcome remains the outcome. The Saints are below-.500 football team after 11 games. Payton’s last year in 2021 was the most unfortunate because Jameis Winston led the Saints to a 4-2 record when healthy.

The New Orleans Saints have had some great performances from their players as of late, which have fueled them to a 2-0 fini

New Orleans must win most, if not all, of their six remaining games for even a chance at contention. Here's how they've historically fared in post-bye games.