Historical model output
Saints vs Falcons
Week 11
- Archived win probability
- 60.0%
Next matchup details will appear when verified schedule and opponent data are available.
Open game planArchived 2025 team analytics. In Fan Mode, start with the key Saints takeaways; Analyst Mode exposes source windows, EPA inputs, and limitations earlier.
Historical model output
Week 11
Next matchup details will appear when verified schedule and opponent data are available.
Open game planEPA/play declined over the last 3 archived games versus the prior sample.
Metric: EPA/play · Recent: +0.059 · Prior: +0.082 · 2025 regular season through Week 10
Success rate held steady over the last 3 archived games versus the prior sample.
Metric: Success rate · Recent: 49.3% · Prior: 50.0% · 2025 regular season through Week 10
EPA/play allowed held steady over the last 3 archived games versus the prior sample.
Metric: EPA/play allowed · Recent: +0.012 · Prior: +0.020 · 2025 regular season through Week 10
Weekly Saints efficiency with opponent context.
Share of plays generating positive EPA.
Recent four-game movement compared with the earlier archived sample.
Offensive EPA/play
Historical output+0.063
Declining/flat vs prior sample (-0.022 change).
Data window: 2025 regular season through Week 10
Defensive EPA/play
Historical output+0.004
Improving vs prior sample (-0.023 change).
Data window: 2025 regular season through Week 10
Offensive success rate
Historical output49.1%
Declining/flat vs prior sample (-1.3% change).
Data window: 2025 regular season through Week 10
Defensive success rate
Historical output45.1%
Improving vs prior sample (-1.6% change).
Data window: 2025 regular season through Week 10
Verified Saints-vs-opponent rows appear when comparable source data exists; missing opponent values stay pending.
Saints offense: +0.075
Falcons defense: Pending verified data
Advantage: unknown
Saints offensive EPA/play is available, but verified opponent defensive splits are not available locally.
Data window: 2025 regular season through Week 10 · Source: Bundled nflfastR Saints snapshot
Saints defense: +0.018
Falcons offense: Pending verified data
Advantage: unknown
Opponent offensive splits are missing, so this row remains partial.
Data window: 2025 regular season through Week 10 · Source: Bundled nflfastR Saints snapshot
Saints success rate: 49.8%
Falcons success allowed: Pending verified data
Advantage: unknown
Opponent success-rate allowed is unavailable; no fabricated value is shown.
Data window: 2025 regular season through Week 10 · Source: Bundled nflfastR Saints snapshot
Package usage split by run, pass, and conversion efficiency.
Model transparency
Team efficiency cards summarize archived Saints play-by-play metrics. They are context for analysis, not a live power rating.
Quick explanation
The warning above stays visible; detailed source, input, and limitation notes are tucked away for a cleaner fan dashboard.
Comparing the Saints’ decisions to an in-house conversion model blended with league baselines.
| Week | Situation | Model | Decision | Result | Win % Δ | EPA Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th & 1 — CAR 36 Panthers • Q2 08:12 | Go for it Win prob: 61% | Went for it | Taysom Hill rush for 3 yards | +3.8 pp | +1.5 |
| 2 | 4th & 4 — DAL 48 Cowboys • Q3 05:44 | Go for it Win prob: 29% | Punt | Lou Hedley punt to DAL 12 | -2.1 pp | -0.8 |
| 3 | 4th & 2 — PHI 41 Eagles • Q4 11:18 | Go for it Win prob: 54% | Went for it | Carr pass to Olave for 6 yards | +4.7 pp | +2.1 |
| 5 | 4th & 3 — KC 33 Chiefs • Q2 02:02 | Go for it Win prob: 44% | Field Goal | Grupe 51-yard FG good | -1.2 pp | -0.4 |
| 6 | 4th & 1 — TB 22 Buccaneers • Q4 06:28 | Go for it Win prob: 79% | Went for it | Taysom Hill rush for 4 yards | +5.8 pp | +2.9 |
Derived from a custom nflfastR-based model calibrated to league 4th-down aggressiveness.
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Archived 2025 model output based on possession-level simulation, Saints play efficiency, and opponent strength available at the snapshot date.
As of Week 10, 2025Archived projected wins
10.5
Likely finishing as the NFC South #3 seed.
Archived division title odds
62%
Includes scenarios where New Orleans clinches outright.
Archived playoff paths
81% overall • 19% via WC
Chance of first-round bye: 11%