The Saints were beaten by the Broncos and have lost six straight home games in prime time

The New Orleans Saints lost to the Denver Broncos 33:10. Sean Payton’s revenge game goes to the former Saints head coach. New Orleans was reportedly ready for Payton’s return. They certainly didn’t look like that. The Broncos were the better team on both sides and of course had the better coach between Payton and Dennis Allen. Both teams had their ugly moments, but things never got better for the Saints.

After a 2-0 start, New Orleans was 2-5 on the season. This is their fifth straight loss this season and their sixth straight primetime loss at Caesars Superdome in the last four years:

• 2024: Lost to Denver Broncos, 33-10
• 2023: Lost to Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-24
• 2022: Lost to Baltimore Ravens, 27-13
• 2021: Lost to Miami Dolphins, 20-3
• 2021: Lost to Dallas Cowboys: 27-17
• 2021: Lost to Buffalo Bills, 31-6

The same issues shown in previous games reared their ugly heads on Thursday night. The defensive line provided no pass rush and could not stop the run. Their offensive line couldn’t protect the quarterback or block for the run.

They haven’t won a primetime home game since Drew Brees was their quarterback. The last time it happened, it was called the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints haven’t been good at all in prime time lately, but their struggles at home are particularly disappointing. To achieve different results, something has to give.