"When Jordan sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins early in the first quarter, he held up 10 fingers in celebration. It was one of several moments of joy for the Saints' defense on Sunday. They combined for four sacks, with both Jordan and Chase Young crossing the double-digit threshold. Jordan finished the season with 10.5 sacks, his most since 2021, pushing him to 132 in his career, which ranks 17th all time."
"The Saints (6-10) capped off the 2025 season with a 19-17 loss to the Falcons (8-9), eliminating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from playoff contention and sealing a NFC South title for the Carolina Panthers. The Saints have now missed the postseason for five straight years, but they will head into an offseason with optimism thanks to the play of young players such as rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, who has garnered attention for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award."
Cameron Jordan recorded 10.5 sacks in 2025, bringing his career total to 132 and ranking 17th all-time. Jordan celebrated a sack on Kirk Cousins by holding up 10 fingers. The Saints' defense combined for four sacks in the season finale, with Chase Young posting a career-high 10 sacks in 12 games. New Orleans finished 6-10 after a 19-17 loss to the Falcons that knocked the Buccaneers out of playoff contention and gave the NFC South to the Panthers. The Saints have missed the postseason five straight years but have optimism around rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.
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