Overview
- Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium, with coverage on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
- DraftKings lists New Orleans as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 39.5, while SportsLine simulations slightly favor Tennessee to cover and the Under to cash in a majority of runs.
- New Orleans rides a three-game win streak and a defense ranked ninth in total yards allowed, with recent pass-rush gains offset by the absence of defensive tackle Bryan Bresee.
- Tennessee enters off an upset of the Chiefs as rookie Cam Ward posted 228 yards and two touchdowns, though the season-long passing attack ranks 31st and has allowed 51 sacks.
- Both teams are evaluating first-year starters Tyler Shough and Ward with postseason hopes gone, and the result could affect reported 2026 draft slots (Titans No. 5, Saints No. 8).