New York Jets vs New Orleans Saints Prediction & Picks - NFL

Prediction published on 12/21/25, 9:15 AM  by Erik Gibbs in NFL Picks

The New Orleans Saints and New York Jets meet in Week 16 with both teams attempting to salvage something positive from difficult seasons. New Orleans enters the matchup with a 4–10 record after enduring long stretches of inconsistency on both sides of the ball. The Saints struggled heavily through the middle portion of the season, losing eight of nine games as offensive inefficiency repeatedly placed pressure on the defense.

Despite those issues, recent results have been more encouraging. Back-to-back wins have given New Orleans its first winning streak of the year, suggesting improved game management and defensive execution as the season winds down.

The New York Jets arrive with a 3–11 record following a campaign marked by early setbacks and limited momentum. An 0–7 start effectively ended postseason hopes before midseason, forcing the team to play out the year in evaluation mode. While the Jets managed to secure three wins later in the schedule, those victories were separated by extended losing stretches.

Defensive breakdowns have been particularly damaging, and the Jets have allowed large point totals in recent games, including consecutive losses in which they conceded more than 40 points combined. Entering this matchup, New York remains one of the league's least consistent teams in terms of weekly performance.