Another New Orleans Saints season is in full swing, and the New Orleans Saints are again entering Week 3 without a winning record. That’s hardly a death sentence; according to data collected by FiveThirtyEight from Pro Football Reference, teams that start the season with a 1-1 record still have a 41% chance of making the playoffs. Contrast that with 0-2 teams, which only have a 12% record of reaching the postseason.
In a vacuum, it would be far too soon to hit the panic button. The Saints have won a home game (which they were expected to win) and lost a road game (which most agreed was a toss-up).