Saints Projected Opponents for 2023

Assuming the NFL doesn't change anything in the offseason, here's a look at the Saints' opponents for 2023.

John Hendrix | Jan 8, 2023

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Based off their finish in the NFC South and assuming the NFL doesn't change anything in the offseason, here's how things look for the Saints and their opponents going into 2023. Sunday's loss solidified a third-place finish for the black and gold, which simply means the rotation of several teams will be based off of that.

2023 Saints Opponents

HOME: NFC South, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, NFC East (New York Giants)

AWAY: NFC South, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, NFC West (Los Angeles Rams), AFC East (New England Patriots)

The Saints had an extra home game in 2022, which was actually played in London. They rotate each season with the extra home and away game, and will have an additional road contest for the 2023 season. Naturally, six of their games include the NFC South with the Panthers, Falcons, and Bucs.

New Orleans hasn't played in Houston and Indianapolis since 2015. The added extra non-conference opponent also gives them a chance to be in areas they don't normally visit but once every eight years. However, the team was just in New England to play the Patriots in 2021. An interesting wrinkle to keep an eye on is that the Pats are a team that is rumored to have a home game in Germany next year.

Based on recent trends, we should expect the NFL Schedule to drop in early May.

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Published Jan 8, 2023

JOHN HENDRIX

I officially started covering the New Orleans Saints & other NFL topics in 2011. My work has been featured on various outlets over the years. I worked closely with Skyhorse Publishing in Fall 2018 to update the book, Tales From the New Orleans Saints Sidelines, which filled in all Saints material from the 2013-2017 seasons. Prior to joining Saints News Network, I served as the Managing Editor of SB Nation's Canal Street Chronicles for 3.5 years, and before that with FanSided's Who Dat Dish as the Managing Editor for several years. I have also had experiences of being a freelance Saints reporter for The Sun Herald in Biloxi, MS and a contributing writer for WDSU, a local NBC TV station in New Orleans. I have appeared on a vast amount of TV and Radio shows, both nationally and locally. For tips, comments, or suggestions, please contact me at johnhendrix@saintsnews.net