NFC South

New Orleans Saints Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 15

71
Average
OFF
76
DEF
69

#27 in the NFL

1-4 · Average

Who is the starting QB for the Saints?

Tyler Shough is the projected starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints as of October 15, 2026. Spencer Rattler is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
QB
6
Tyler ShoughStarter
2
2
Spencer Rattler
3
11
Zach Wilson
RB
71
Alvin KamaraStarterQuestionable
2
70
Kendre Miller
3
43
CJ Donaldson
4
83
Travis Etienne Jr.Injured Reserve
5
32
Ty ChandlerInjured Reserve
WR1
12
Chris OlaveStarterQuestionable
2
19
Barion Brown
WR2
14
Devaughn VeleStarter
2
0
Jordyn TysonInjured Reserve
WR3
18
Bryce LanceStarter
2
15
Mason TiptonOut
TE
83
Juwan JohnsonStarter
2
87
Noah Fant
3
4
Oscar Delp
4
82
Treyton Welch
5
80
Moliki MatavaoInjured Reserve
LT
72
Asim RichardsStarter
2
74
Mason Murphy
3
71
Kelvin Banks Jr.Injured Reserve
LG
76
David EdwardsStarter
2
66
William Sherman
3
77
Dillon RadunzInjured Reserve
C
78
Erik McCoyStarter
RG
51
Cesar RuizStarter
2
65
Jeremiah WrightQuestionable
3
64
Nick SaldiveriOut
RT
75
Taliese FuagaStarter
2
74
Mason Murphy

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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New Orleans Saints Week 5 Depth Chart Changes

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Week 6

at New York Giants

Sun, Oct 18 · 01:00 PM ET

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
23.6
Yards/G
341.6
Pass Yds/G
259.8
Rush Yds/G
81.8
TO Margin
-6
3rd Down %
45.83%
Total TD
15
Sacks
10
TFL
20
INT
1
WHY #27 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 71 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 71 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 1-4 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 5.3 wins (likely 3-7)

Record so far 1-4, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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New Orleans Saints Starting Quarterback

New Orleans Saints starting lineup

Tyler Shough is the projected starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints as of October 15, 2026. Spencer Rattler is listed second.

Also projected for the Saints: Alvin Kamara at running back, Chris Olave at wide receiver and Juwan Johnson at tight end.

The full New Orleans Saints two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

All 32 NFL starting quarterbacks

Tyler Shough · QBAlvin Kamara · RBChris Olave · WRJuwan Johnson · TE

New Orleans Saints Injury Report

21 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 15, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Saints' starting quarterback?
Tyler Shough is the projected starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints as of October 15, 2026. Spencer Rattler is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Saints?
Alvin Kamara is the projected starter at running back for the Saints, with Kendre Miller listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Saints?
Chris Olave is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Saints, with Barion Brown listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Saints?
Juwan Johnson is the projected starter at tight end for the Saints, with Noah Fant listed second.
When does New Orleans Saints play next?
Next: at New York Giants, Sun, Oct 18, 01:00 PM ET.
When was the New Orleans Saints depth chart last updated?
The New Orleans Saints depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Saints Roster

Every player on the New Orleans Saints depth chart, by position.

Offense

Wide Receiver: Chris Olave, Barion Brown

Wide Receiver: Devaughn Vele, Jordyn Tyson

Wide Receiver: Bryce Lance, Mason Tipton

Left Tackle: Asim Richards, Mason Murphy, Kelvin Banks Jr.

Left Guard: David Edwards, William Sherman, Dillon Radunz

Center: Erik McCoy

Right Guard: Cesar Ruiz, Jeremiah Wright, Nick Saldiveri

Right Tackle: Taliese Fuaga, Mason Murphy

Quarterback: Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler, Zach Wilson

Tight End: Juwan Johnson, Noah Fant, Oscar Delp, Treyton Welch, Moliki Matavao

Running Back: Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, CJ Donaldson, Travis Etienne Jr., Ty Chandler

Defense

Left Defensive End: Cameron Jordan, Colby Wooden, John Ridgeway III

Nose Tackle: Nathan Shepherd, Davon Godchaux, Christen Miller, Khristian Boyd

Right Defensive End: Vernon Broughton, Tyree Wilson, Bryan Bresee

Weakside Linebacker: Carl Granderson, Anfernee Jennings, Chris Rumph II

Left Inside Linebacker: Kaden Elliss, Isaiah Stalbird

Right Inside Linebacker: Pete Werner, Danny Stutsman, Jaylan Ford

Strongside Linebacker: Chase Young, Myles Cole

Left Cornerback: Kool-Aid McKinstry, Decamerion Richardson, Mike Reid, David Long Jr.

Strong Safety: Justin Reid, Lorenzo Styles Jr.

Free Safety: Julian Blackmon, Jonas Sanker

Right Cornerback: Quincy Riley, Martin Emerson Jr., Rejzohn Wright

Nickel Back: Jonas Sanker, Jordan Howden

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Daniel Carlson

Punter: Ryan Wright

Holder: Ryan Wright

Punt Returner: Barion Brown, Mason Tipton

Kick Returner: Barion Brown, Kendre Miller, Mason Tipton, Ty Chandler

Long Snapper: Zach Wood