New Orleans Saints vs New York Jets 2025 Week 16 Preview

Caleb Yaccarino • December 21, 2025

The Saints have had a great past two weeks, but can they do it again and extend the win streak to three?


Saints vs Jets Recent History

Unlike the Saints' recent familiar NFC South opponents, New Orleans and the New York Jets do not have an extensive history. In 14 games, the Saints have won 8 and lost 6, but over the past five games, New Orleans has won 4, and in each game the Saints have scored at least 20 points. The last meeting between these two was in 2021, and the QB for New Orleans was Taysom Hill, who led the Saints to a 30-9 win over the Zach Wilson-led Jets. 


The 2025 Season

Neither of these teams has had the season they wanted. After hiring Aaron Glenn as HC to lead the rebuild, the Jets have had a disappointing season, with disappointments across the roster. They have also moved on from two of their best defensive players, choosing to invest in the future rather than the present. There have been some nice wins for New York, but their focus is entirely on the draft and whether they will trade up for QB Fernando Mendoza. For the Saints, this is a game they should win,  but New Orleans has only one more win than New York, so no reason to take them lightly.


Injury Report

RB Alvin Kamara - OUT

OT Asim Richards - OUT

OG Cesar Ruiz - OUT

DT Nathan Shepherd - Questionable

WR Mason Tipton - Questionable

TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden - Questionable


Final Thoughts

With how Tyler Shough is playing, Kellen Moore is improving, and the defense is always keeping the team in games, New Orleans has a real opportunity to extend the win streak to 3.

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By Chrissy Smith • November 5, 2026
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