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Saints Finish 6-11, Shough Runner-Up, Defense Ranks Top

7/2/2026

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The New Orleans Saints finished 2025 at 6-11 after a four-game winning streak.
Quarterback Tyler Shough posted a 5-4 record, earning runner-up for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
The Saints bolstered the roster by adding Travis Etienne, drafting Jordyn Tyson, and signing David Edwards from Buffalo.
The defense ranked sixth in yards per play and fourth in passing yards, prompting betting markets to favor the Saints to exceed 7.5 wins.

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Story summary

The New Orleans Saints finished 2025 at 6-11 after a four-game winning streak.
Quarterback Tyler Shough posted a 5-4 record, earning runner-up for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
The Saints bolstered the roster by adding Travis Etienne, drafting Jordyn Tyson, and signing David Edwards from Buffalo.
The defense ranked sixth in yards per play and fourth in passing yards, prompting betting markets to favor the Saints to exceed 7.5 wins.