The New Orleans Saints depth chart for Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season features some important changes ahead of their NFC South showdown against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football.
New Orleans hosts Atlanta on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Caesars Superdome. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT), with the game nationally televised on ESPN.
Both teams enter Week 4 at 1-2, making the divisional matchup particularly important in the early NFC South standings.
New Orleans Saints Week 4 Offensive Depth Chart
Here is the Saints’ current unofficial offensive depth chart:
Quarterback
- Tyler Shough
- Spencer Rattler
- Zach Wilson
Running Back
- Alvin Kamara
- Kendre Miller
- CJ Donaldson
Wide Receiver
- Chris Olave
- Barion Brown
Wide Receiver
- Devaughn Vele
- Bryce Lance
Wide Receiver
- Barion Brown
- Bryce Lance
Tight End
- Juwan Johnson
- Noah Fant
- Oscar Delp
- Treyton Welch
Left Tackle
- Asim Richards
- Mason Murphy
Left Guard
- David Edwards
- William Sherman
Center
- Erik McCoy
- William Sherman
Right Guard
- Cesar Ruiz
- Jeremiah Wright
Right Tackle
- Taliese Fuaga
- Mason Murphy
The Saints’ official online depth chart still lists Travis Etienne Jr. alongside Alvin Kamara on the first team, but that listing has not yet reflected Thursday’s roster transaction. New Orleans officially placed Etienne on injured reserve on October 1 because of a hamstring injury.
Alvin Kamara Moves Up With Travis Etienne Jr. on IR
The biggest development for New Orleans entering Week 4 comes at running back.
The Saints officially placed Travis Etienne Jr. on injured reserve, removing him from the available backfield for the Falcons game.
That leaves Alvin Kamara positioned for a larger role, with Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson providing additional depth.
New Orleans also signed running back Ulysses Bentley IV to its practice squad as part of Thursday’s roster moves.
Kamara could therefore be one of the most important players to watch against Atlanta.
New Orleans Saints Week 4 Defensive Depth Chart
Edge
- Chase Young / Carl Granderson
- Anfernee Jennings
Defensive Line
- Vernon Broughton
- Khristian Boyd
Defensive Line
- Davon Godchaux
- Christen Miller
- Colby Wooden
Defensive Line
- Nathan Shepherd
- John Ridgeway III
Edge
- Cameron Jordan
- Tyree Wilson
Linebacker
- Pete Werner
- Chris Rumph II
- Isaiah Stalbird
Linebacker
- Kaden Elliss
- Danny Stutsman
Cornerback
- Quincy Riley
- Decamerion Richardson
Cornerback
- Kool-Aid McKinstry
- Martin Emerson Jr.
Safety
- Julian Blackmon
- Jordan Howden
Safety
- Justin Reid
- Mike Reid
Safety
- Jonas Sanker
- Jayden Price
The defensive depth chart is especially important against an Atlanta offense that entered Week 4 averaging 173 rushing yards per game, second in the NFL through three games.
Saints Special Teams Depth Chart
Kicker: Daniel Carlson
Kickoffs: Daniel Carlson
Punter: Ryan Wright
Holder: Ryan Wright
Long Snapper: Cal Adomitis
Punt Returner: Barion Brown / Jayden Price
Kick Returner: Barion Brown / Bryce Lance
Saints Injury Report vs. Falcons
New Orleans also has several injury situations worth monitoring before Monday night.
The Saints listed nine players on their Thursday injury report ahead of Week 4.
The final injury designations will be particularly important because the Saints have several players on their depth chart dealing with injuries as preparations continue.
Tyler Shough Remains Saints Starting Quarterback
Another key position to watch is quarterback, where Tyler Shough remains listed first on the Saints’ depth chart.
Shough is followed by Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson, giving New Orleans three quarterbacks on its current depth chart.
The passing game could play a major role against Atlanta. Through three games, New Orleans was averaging 281.3 passing yards per game, third-best in the NFL, while Atlanta was allowing 263 passing yards per game.
Saints vs. Falcons Week 4 Matchup
Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints
Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. CT
Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
TV: ESPN; WDSU 6 locally
Records: Falcons 1-2, Saints 1-2
The game also represents New Orleans’ first NFC South matchup of the 2026 season.
Atlanta swept the Saints during the 2025 season, while New Orleans enters Monday’s matchup trailing the all-time regular-season series 57-56. A Saints victory would therefore even the regular-season rivalry at 57 wins apiece.
What to Watch From the Saints Depth Chart
The biggest storyline is the Saints’ reshuffled running back rotation following Etienne’s move to injured reserve.
Kamara now has an opportunity to take on an expanded role, while Miller and Donaldson provide depth behind him.
Meanwhile, Shough and a passing attack featuring Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, Barion Brown and Juwan Johnson will face an Atlanta defense that has been much stronger against the run than the pass through the opening three weeks.
With both teams sitting at 1-2, Monday night’s Saints-Falcons rivalry game could have immediate implications for the early 2026 NFC South standings.