New Orleans Saints 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The New Orleans Saints' 2027 opponents include home games against Falcons, Panthers, Buccaneers, Texans, Colts, Cowboys, Giants, Lions, and road games against Falcons, Panthers, Buccaneers, Jaguars, Titans, Eagles, Commanders, Cardinals, Dolphins, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Carolina Panthers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Houston Texans | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Indianapolis Colts | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Dallas Cowboys | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Giants | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Detroit Lions | Same-place finisher, NFC North | Projected |
Road opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Carolina Panthers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Tennessee Titans | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Washington Commanders | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Arizona Cardinals | Same-place finisher, NFC West | Projected |
| Miami Dolphins | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Saints' 2027 opponents combined for a 45.2% win rate — the 31st-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Saints play in 2027?
The Saints play 17 games in 2027: home games against Falcons, Panthers, Buccaneers, Texans, Colts, Cowboys, Giants, Lions, and road games against Falcons, Panthers, Buccaneers, Jaguars, Titans, Eagles, Commanders, Cardinals, Dolphins. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Saints have in 2027?
The Saints have 8 home games and 9 road games in 2027. NFC teams host eight games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Saints' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Saints' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against NFC South rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Saints finish in 2026.
What is the Saints' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Saints' 2027 opponents combined for a 45.2% win rate — the 31st-hardest projected schedule.
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Latest rushigamis
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Latest catchigamis
- Sep 13, 2026 · Chris Olave · 10 rec, 182 yds, 0 TD
- Nov 10, 2024 · Marquez Valdes-Scantling · 3 rec, 109 yds, 2 TD
- Dec 10, 2023 · Alvin Kamara · 3 rec, -11 yds, 0 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026