Nothing to decide for the Saints in Week 6
The Saints are 2-4 with a magic number of 12 and an elimination number of 11 — chasing Lions for the No. 7 seed (1 game back).
Playoff berthMagic 12 · Elim 11
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for New Orleans Saints. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
Division titleMagic 12 · Elim 11
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for New Orleans Saints. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No. 1 seedMagic 12 · Elim 8
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for New Orleans Saints. Magic number 12, elimination number 8.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 8.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the New Orleans Saints clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for New Orleans Saints. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
Can the New Orleans Saints be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for New Orleans Saints. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
What is the New Orleans Saints magic number right now?
The New Orleans Saints magic number is 12 and their elimination number is 11. The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.