NFL reveals New Orleans Saints 2013 regular-season schedule



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The New Orleans Saints and their fans are anxiously awaiting the new season to come out because the black and gold are going to have a fresh start and have their sideline leader back in place. Sean Payton will fully return from his year-long suspension, and the Saints are going to welcome him back with open arms. Now, it is known just who they will face and when as the NFL revealed the year's schedule on Thursday, April 18, 2013.

ESPN has already ranked the strength of schedule for the Saints this season as the team's opponents have been known for some time. The Saints have a .539 strength of schedule for their home games and .574 for the road games.

Overall, New Orleans has a strength of schedule of .504 which is middle of the pack overall and in the entire NFL.

In 2013, the New Orleans Saints will start out with two big divisional games against the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Their bye week falls in week seven. New Orleans has two Monday Night Football games, one on Thursday Night Football, and one on Sunday Night Football as well.

By Danny Cox / New Orleans Saints Examiner

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