Brief

Saints coach Kellen Moore replies to owner’s warning after 1‑4 start

Moore says the team must improve as they head into Week 6 against the Giants.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:26:48 GMT

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore answered owner Gayle Benson’s warning after the team fell to 1‑4 in the 2026 season, saying, “It’s where we’re at… we just gotta get better moving forward.” Moore made the comments on Wednesday, relayed by Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. Benson had earlier warned Moore and GM Mickey Loomis that the coaching staff and roster were responsible for the team’s performance, according to NOLA.com. The Saints, coming off a 23‑13 loss to the Vikings in Week 5, finished 2025 at 6‑11 but ended on a four‑win streak. Their defense ranks 31st, allowing 30.2 points per game, while the offense averages 23.6 points and has committed 11 turnovers, tied for second most in the league. New Orleans faces the New York Giants, who are 3‑1‑1, in Week 6.

Key facts

Saints are 1‑4 after Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season (bleacherreport.com)
Owner Gayle Benson warned coach Kellen Moore and GM Mickey Loomis about performance (bleacherreport.com)
Saints defense ranks 31st, allowing 30.2 points per game (bleacherreport.com)
Saints offense averages 23.6 points per game and has 11 turnovers (bleacherreport.com)
Week 6 matchup is against the New York Giants (3‑1‑1 record) (bleacherreport.com)