New Orleans Saints Playoff Odds Dim After Loss to Miami Dolphins

Saints Now Sit at 21% Chance of Making Playoffs

The New Orleans Saints' playoff chances took a significant hit with their 20-3 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. The loss dropped the Saints to 7-9 on the season and left them with a 21% chance of making the playoffs, according to ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI).

The Saints' playoff hopes now rest on winning their final two games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers and getting help from other teams around the league.

Saints' Playoff Picture

• NFC South Champions: 17% chance
• NFC Wild Card: 4% chance

The Saints can still win the NFC South if they win their final two games and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose both of their remaining games.

The Saints can also make the playoffs as a wild card team if they win their final two games and a number of other teams lose their remaining games.

Saints' Playoff Chances in Hands of Week 18 Afternoon Games

The Saints' playoff chances will be largely determined by the results of the Week 18 afternoon games.

The Saints need the Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears to win their games in order to have a chance at making the playoffs.

If the Cardinals and Bears both win, the Saints will need to beat the Panthers in Week 18 to clinch a playoff berth.