Many analysts and New Orleans Saints fans have expressed their excitement about the new look offense going into the 2026 season. Many believe that this unit has the potential to be the most explosive offense the organization has fielded in years. With Tyler Shough at the helm and weapons like Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson, there's no reason it won't be.
The New Orleans Saints spent their offseason spending a heavy focus on improving the offense side of the ball. These moves signal that New Orleans intends to establish an identity built around a high powered offensive attack.
With significant additions in free agency and the draft, the Saints upgraded their talent at running back, wide receiver and tight end. On paper, they have addressed many key holes that plagued to the offense last year, leaving very little reason for those struggles to linger over in 2026.
Expect a much-improved New Orleans Saints offense in 2026
The New Orleans Saints offense struggled to move the chains and score points last season. While they finished 14th in passing yards per game, they ranked towards the bottom in rushing yards per game and points per game.
Those numbers however don’t tell the full story. Shough didn't step in as the starting quarterback until mid season, making the overall statistics a bit skewed. On top of that, they also lacked the upgraded supporting cast that they have now.
New Orleans has the potential to be one of the league’s biggest offensive forces. They feature a dynamic one-two punch at running back, a diverse group of receivers with complimentary skill sets, and tight ends that provide Shough with a security blanket in key situations. With playmakers at each level, the Saints field a balanced offensive attack that could potentially hurt you on the ground or through the air.
There’s very little reason to expect the Saints offense to rank near the bottom of the league in any offensive category this season. Shough enters training camp and the regular season as the unquestioned starting quarterback, giving him an entire offseason to build chemistry with his supporting cast. If everything comes together, this offense should sustain more drives, generate more explosive plays, and score more points than it did a year ago.
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