Here are our six takeaways from the New Orleans Saints’ season so far at the Week 12 bye. What to make of a 4-7 team hitting its stride?

The New Orleans Saints get to rest during Week 12, as they enjoy their bye week. After 11 games, they sit in an unfortunately familiar place. New Orleans is currently 4-7. They have alternated between 4-7 and 5-6 for the last four seasons.

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.