The New Orleans Saints have officially revealed their 2025 regular season schedule, offering a clear roadmap for the first campaign under new head coach Kellen Moore. This marks a new chapter for the franchise, one filled with change and cautious optimism, particularly as the team enters a transitional phase at several key positions, including quarterback.
Moore, formerly the offensive coordinator for both the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers, steps into his first head coaching role with a roster that’s in flux. The most surprising development heading into the season is the unexpected retirement of veteran quarterback Derek Carr, who stepped away from football due to ongoing shoulder issues. This departure leaves the Saints with a competitive quarterback battle among young hopefuls: Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener. The outcome of this battle will be pivotal for the team’s direction in 2025 and could influence their win-loss record significantly.
The Saints’ schedule opens with two consecutive home games at the Caesars Superdome, starting with the Arizona Cardinals on September 7, followed by the San Francisco 49ers on September 14. These early matchups give the Saints a chance to build momentum in front of their home crowd. After that, the team heads west for a tough road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, followed by a trip to Buffalo to face the Bills.
In total, the Saints will play eight home games and nine on the road. Other notable home games include matchups against the New York Giants, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, and New York Jets. On the road, they’ll face division rivals like the Buccaneers and Panthers, as well as non-division opponents such as the Rams, Dolphins, and Titans.
A striking element of the 2025 schedule is the complete absence of prime-time games. This is the first time in over 25 years that the Saints have not been featured in any national night broadcasts. While some fans may view this as a slight, it’s more a reflection of the team’s current rebuild status and the uncertainty surrounding their quarterback position. However, the team will still appear in five afternoon time slots, offering ample visibility.
The schedule appears moderately favorable. While they do face some strong opponents, particularly the 49ers and Bills, the overall balance of home and away games, plus several matches against teams that also finished with subpar records in 2024, gives the Saints a realistic shot at a competitive season—especially if their quarterback situation solidifies early.
With Kellen Moore bringing in a new offensive philosophy, young quarterbacks battling for control, and a fan base eager for signs of a new era, the 2025 Saints season promises to be one of the most intriguing in recent memory. Whether or not it results in playoff contention remains to be seen, but the foundation for the future is being laid this year—week by week, game by game.
