Game Preview of New Orleans Saints @ Tennessee Titans. Week 17 of 2025 NFL Season
The Saints enter at 5-10, showing signs of life behind their first-year quarterback. They've strung together recent wins and now hit the road looking to build momentum for next year. The Titans, at 3-12, are coming off a shocking 24-17 upset over the Chiefs. Their rookie QB also showed flashes, giving fans hope despite a tough season.
Oddsmakers favor the Saints by 3 points on the road, with a total set at just 40.0. That reflects expectations for a tight, low-scoring game, especially with both teams prone to rookie mistakes and missing key players on both sides of the ball.
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-21 | vs KC | W 26-9 | W +-3.5 | u37.5 |
| 2025-12-14 | @ SF | L 24-37 | L 12.5 | o44.5 |
| 2025-12-07 | @ CLE | W 31-29 | L 4.5 | o33.5 |
| 2025-11-30 | vs JAX | L 3-25 | L -6.0 | u42.5 |
| 2025-11-23 | vs SEA | L 24-30 | L -12.5 | o41.5 |
| 2025-11-16 | vs HOU | L 13-16 | L -5.5 | u37.5 |
| 2025-11-02 | vs LAC | L 20-27 | L -10.0 | o44.5 |
| 2025-10-26 | @ IND | L 14-38 | L 15.5 | o47.5 |
| 2025-10-19 | vs NE | L 13-31 | L -6.5 | o40.5 |
| 2025-10-12 | @ LV | L 10-20 | L 3.5 | u41.5 |
The Saints have found a spark lately, and their defense gives them a slight edge. But injuries to key players like Alvin Kamara and their spotty offensive consistency could keep the Titans in it. Tennessee’s defense is aggressive and opportunistic, and their home crowd could help them stay close.
With a low total and tight spread, this game could come down to a few big plays, or mistakes. The under looks playable, though the price is steep. Props tied to player matchups, especially in the passing game, may offer better value.
Expect a gritty, defensive game where field position and turnovers matter. And while the stakes are low, the effort likely won’t be.
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Points | 167 | #30 | 274 | #11 | |
| Total Points Per Game | 15.2 | #30 | 24.9 | #22 | |
| Total Touchdowns | 14 | #32 | 30 | #21 | |
| Passing Touchdowns | 7 | #32 | 20 | #24 | |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 4 | #30 | 9 | #12 | |
| Other Touchdowns | 3 | #2 | 1 | #19 | |
| Total Kicking Points | 77 | #19 | 84 | #15 | |
| Total Two Point Conversions | 0 | #29 | 2 | #14 | |
| Kick Extra Points | 14 | #31 | 27 | #10 |
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Passing Yards | 1868 | #30 | 2118 | #24 | |
| Net Passing Yards Per Game | 170 | #30 | 192 | #24 | |
| Passer Rating | 75.7 | #30 | 104 | #5 | |
| Passing Attempts | 374 | #13 | 307 | #4 | |
| Completions | 222 | #22 | 210 | #26 | |
| Completion Percentage | 59.4 | #30 | 68.4 | #27 | |
| Passing 1st downs | 110 | #25 | 114 | #11 | |
| Passing 1st Down % | 65.1 | #1 | 52.1 | #5 | |
| Longest Pass | 47 | #30 | 53 | #24 | |
| Passing Fumbles Lost | 6 | #1 | 4 | #7 | |
| Receiving Targets | 348 | #16 | 295 | #31 | |
| Receptions | 222 | #22 | 210 | #7 | |
| Receiving Yards After Catch | 1062 | #24 | 1083 | #8 | |
| YAC Average | 4.8 | #23 | 5.2 | #17 |
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards | 853 | #32 | 1359 | #20 | |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 77.5 | #32 | 124 | #12 | |
| Rushing Attempts | 222 | #31 | 342 | #31 | 🏈 |
| Yards Per Rush Attempt | 3.8 | #29 | 4 | #23 | |
| Rushing 1st downs | 45 | #32 | 84 | #25 | |
| 20+ Yard Rushing Plays | 4 | #25 | 8 | #10 | |
| Long Rushing | 41 | #22 | 52 | #16 | |
| Rushing Fumbles | 4 | #25 | 8 | #10 | |
| Rushing Fumbles Lost | 2 | #11 | 2 | #9 |