To begin with, the Saints have enough to win the Super Bowl. If quarterback Drew Brees is 100-percent that is. Brees missed four NFL betting matchups in 2020. His return a couple of weeks ago was not impressive. Fashion doubts that he is at full strength. And that is the number one handicapping concern heading into the playoffs. New Orleans defense recovered from a weak start to emerge as top tier. While all-purpose back Alvin Kamara has proven to be the team MVP. New Orleans is one of the most complete teams in the NFL.
New Orleans Saints 2020 NFL Playoffs Preview
| Odds | |
|---|---|
| Saints Odds to win Super Bowl at SBG: | +700 |
| Saints Odds to win NFC Conference Championship: | +275 |
New Orleans Saints SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, Brees’ true status is of paramount importance. He didn’t fully look like himself in his first two games back. Also, of offshore bookmaker concern was the Saints’ home loss to the Chiefs. Cause by the game being a potential Super Bowl preview. If Brees is 100-percent New Orleans could bring value. Especially with the Packers emerging as NFC chalk. Squares tend to like betting on the Saints. Sharps are not as susceptible to falling into line. New Orleans showed an erratic betting value in 2020.
New Orleans Saints Coaching Staff
Head coach Sean Payton, age 57, has been in this role since 2006. Payton began as an NFL assistant in 1997. Overall, the holds the New Orleans record for career wins at 142. And led the Saints to their only Super Bowl championship. Payton has a strong offensive background. In turn, he’s celebrated as one of the game’s best offensive minds.
Offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr has been in this role since 2009. He arrived with Payton to the Saints in 2006. Specifically, Carmichael is given credit for superior preparation and planning.
Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is a former head coach of the Raiders. He has been in the NFL since 2002. Since 2015 he’s been DC of New Orleans. Allen’s defenses have been the best in the Payton era.
New Orleans Saints Key Offensive Players
Drew Brees is a 13-time Pro Bowler and 2-time NFL offensive player of the year. Accordingly, he holds NFL records for most career passing yards, completions, and games with a TD pass. Brees has a 105.4 rating this year. It follows that he has 21 TD passes and 6 interceptions.
Running back Alvin Kamara is a 4-time Pro Bowler. He was the 2017 NFL rookie of the year. To show Kamara is the Saints leading rusher and receiver this year. He has 21 total touchdowns in 2020. While compiling over 1600 all-purpose yards.
First, wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has 52 catches for 663 yards and 4 touchdowns. He is a two-time Pro Bowler.
Kicker Wil Lutz is 21-26 on field goals this season. Last season he was a Pro Bowler. Lutz joined the Saints in 2016.
New Orleans Saints Key Defensive Players
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson leads the strong Saints defense with 12.5 sacks. And then Linebacker Demario Davis leads with 114 tackles.
New Orleans Saints 2020 Playoff Prognosis
Of major concern, the Saints lack a game-breaking wide receiver. Their offense is too pedestrian for NFL betting playoff success. The defense will have to carry the Saints for as far as they go.