Saints tied for NFC South lead despite season-opening loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The New Orleans Saints exited Week 1 with a loss but remain tied for first in the NFC South. All four teams in the division lost their opening games, with New Orleans holding the best scoring differential at -1. The Saints next face the Baltimore Ravens, who won decisively in their opener. In comparison, the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers also suffered defeats, setting up a competitive atmosphere in the division as they prepare for their upcoming games.
- •All NFC South teams lost in Week 1.
- •Saints face Ravens, who had a strong Week 1 victory.
- •Scoring differentials: Saints -1, Panthers -22, Falcons -7, Buccaneers -6.
- •Falcons and Panthers will meet next week.
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Despite season-opening loss, Saints are tied for NFC South lead
"The NFC South is still wide open. Despite exiting Week 1 with a loss, the New Orleans Saints are tied for first place with their division rivals.
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