How high are expectations for the New Orleans Saints in 2024? They have to view this as a playoffs-or-bust year for head coach Dennis Allen, who should be on the hot seat after coming up short in each of his first two years on the job. Allen has everything he should need. He has his quarterback, his handpicked assistants, and the easiest strength of schedule in the NFL, at least based on last year’s standings.
But just how easy is this schedule, really? The Saints will compete against each of their NFC South rivals twice, as usual, but they’ll also square off against the always-hyped NFC East and tough AFC West. Non-standard matchups include the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Rams. Each of those three teams reached the playoffs in 2023.
Continue reading...But just how easy is this schedule, really? The Saints will compete against each of their NFC South rivals twice, as usual, but they’ll also square off against the always-hyped NFC East and tough AFC West. Non-standard matchups include the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Rams. Each of those three teams reached the playoffs in 2023.
