Kevin Szafraniec continues his deep dive into the NFC South by identifying the best and worst picks on the New Orleans Saints’ roster in 2026 best ball drafts.
Although Kellen Moore’s first season in New Orleans was a letdown when we look at the team’s 6-11 record, the Saints’ new coach did instill a sense of optimism for the team’s fantasy prospects moving forward.
The passing game in particular has received an infusion of positive energy under Moore. Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson both finished as top-eight PPR scorers at their respective positions, and Tyler Shough scored as the QB9 from the time he took over as starter in Week 9 through the end of the season.
With the Saints looking to take another step forward this season, they have added several new playmakers to their offense. This should certainly be deemed a positive for New Orleans’ real-world success, but will having more mouths to feed result in the team’s 2025 breakouts taking a step back in the box score?
In this series, we will focus on best ball ADP from the FFPC slim format, which features 20-round drafts, tight-end premium scoring (1.5 points per TE reception and 1.0 PPR for all other positions), and starting lineups consisting of one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, and two standard flex spots.
Catch up on all the previous installments of this series:
AFC North
- Are We About to See a Record-Setting Season in Cincinnati?
- It Could Be Another Grueling Year in the Factory of Sadness
- Are Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle About to Become the Next Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott?
- Can Derrick Henry Continue to Defy Father Time?
AFC South
- Will the Colts Come to Regret Their Massive Offseason Investments?
- Searching for Offensive Rhythm in Tennessee
- It’s a Make-or-Break Year for C.J. Stroud and the Houston Passing Game
- How Many Players Will Deliver on Jacksonville’s Loaded Offense?
AFC East
- Miami’s Entire Offense is an Enigma Shrouded in Mystery
- Is New England About to Get Hit With a Heaping Helping of Regression?
- Should Drafters Buy Into the Jets’ Youth Movement?
- Despite All of the Turnover in Buffalo, Little Has Actually Changed
NFC North
- Does Chicago’s System or Players Deserve More Credit for the Bears’ Success?
- Uncertainty Lingers Just Underneath the Surface in Detroit
- Don’t Be Fooled by the Illusion of Certainty in Green Bay
- The Vikings’ Passing Attack is Primed for a Quick Turnaround
NFC South
NFC East
- Should You Risk an Early Malik Nabers Selection?
- Can the Cowboys Offense Support Two Top-10 Receivers?
- Is Saquon Barkley Poised for a Bounceback in 2026?
- Is a Healthy Jayden Daniels in the Overall QB1 Conversation?
NFC West
- Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba the Only Game in Town for the Defending Champs?
- Offseason Upgrades Could Fuel a Dominant Rams Rushing Attack
- Young Superstars are Arizona’s Fantasy Oasis
- Are San Francisco’s Stars Closer to the Lombardi Trophy or the Retirement Home?
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