The 2018 New Orleans Saints have earned home field advantage and a Wild Card round bye in the 2018 NFC Playoffs. It is a commonly held belief that a team coming off of a bye is sluggish, and less sharp with having a week off and extra rest. Since 2009, exactly 50-percent of teams have a winning record against their opponent the week following their bye week.
There is a lot to consider when determining the performance of a team after a bye week. Much of the successful performance indicators point towards a good coaching staff, quality team, and proper game planning.