The Saints finished with two ten-sack defensive linemen in 2025, but where did they rank overall?
The end of the season for the New Orleans Saints was filled with wins, optimism, and excitement. The Saints' offense came alive with Tyler Shough at quarterback, Chris Olave enjoyed his best season as a professional, and the Saints' defensive line was disruptive, turning into a top unit in the NFL.
But where did the defensive line rank, according to Pro Football Focus?
PFF uses their collective PFF WAR metric and aggregate PFF grade for all defensive line members.
After their Week 18 performance, the Saints jumped from number 21 to 18.
John Kosko of PFF named the Saints defensive line as the best in Week 18.
"Carl Granderson led the unit in PFF grade (92.9), highlighted by an interception of a Kirk Cousins screen pass in the red zone, while also recording two sacks and a 77.0 PFF pass-rush grade. Chase Young was the unit’s most consistent player throughout the season and delivered again, matching Granderson with two sacks and leading the team in total pressures (nine).
Cameron Jordan stood out against the run, earning an 87.1 PFF run-defense grade while adding a sack."
The Saints also took home the most improved unit spot on the season.
Chase Young was incredible in 2025 with 49 pressures, 12 sacks, two QB hits, 35 hurries, a 15.2% win rate, and a team-high 86.3 pass rushing grade in only 12 games. Young added two batted passes and 34 pressures, nine sacks, two QB hits, 23 hurries, and a 20.9% win rate in true pass sets (no screens or play action).
Granderson was right behind Young with 39 pressures, seven sacks, four QB hits, 28 hurries, and a 10.1% win rate on 338 pass-rushing snaps. In true pass sets, Granderson added 26 pressures, five sacks, three QB hits, and 18 hurries with a 12.8% win rate.
Cam Jordan turned back the clock in 2025 with 36 pressures, ten sacks, five QB hits, 21 hurries, and a 9,9% win rate on 336 pass-rushing snaps. As far as true pass sets go, Jordan generated 25 pressures, seven sacks, four QB hits, 14 hurries, and a 14% win rate.
Overall, the Saints generated 258 pressures (including linebackers and secondary members), 47 sacks, 35 QB hits, and 176 hurries. Bryan Breese was solid with 30 pressures, three sacks, five QB hits, and 22 hurries on 371 pass-rushing snaps.
The Saints can add defensive fire power in the draft to continue their pass rushing ways in 2026.