Saints D/ST fantasy outlook — Week 1
Saints D/ST (DST, NO) is our DST16 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 5.2 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET.
Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
- Projection
- 5.2 pts
- DST rank
- #16
- Rostered
- 3%
- Started
- 1%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Saints D/ST (NO DST), our DST16 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 5.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. He grades 20% below the average weekly DST number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 3% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Saints D/ST (NO DST), our DST16 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 5.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. He grades 20% below the average weekly DST number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 3% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.