The New Orleans Saints have produced a handful of truly historic fantasy performances over the last ten seasons. Using Stathead data, we ranked the highest single‑game fantasy scores for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends from 2016‑2025. Below are the standout games that fantasy owners still talk about.
Quarterbacks
Leading the list is Drew Brees, who posted a 40.54‑point effort on September 23, 2018 against Atlanta, throwing for 396 yards, three touchdowns and adding two rushing scores. He follows closely with another 40.06‑point night on December 8, 2019 versus San Francisco. Taysom Hill’s dual‑threat display on October 9, 2022 – 22 passing yards, one passing touchdown, 112 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns – earned him a 34.08‑point game, the highest for a Saints quarterback in the period.
Running Backs
Alvin Kamara dominates the backfield rankings. His December 25, 2020 performance against Minnesota produced 155 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns and 17 receiving yards for a staggering 53.2 fantasy points, the best single‑game total for any Saints player. Kamara also posted a 42‑point outing on September 15, 2024 versus Dallas and a 36.1‑point game on September 30, 2018 against the Giants.
Wide Receivers
Brandin Cooks tops the receiver list with a 30.6‑point game on December 18, 2016 versus Arizona, hauling in 186 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Thomas follows with a 30.2‑point effort on October 6, 2019 against Tampa Bay, catching 182 yards and two scores. Chris Olave’s 26.8‑point night on December 21, 2025 against New York Jersey adds a recent highlight to the list.
Tight Ends
Taysom Hill also shines at tight end, posting the highest score of 34.08 points on October 9, 2022 – the same game that earned him the top quarterback rating. Jared Cook’s 20.4‑point performance on December 22, 2019 against Tennessee rounds out the tight‑end rankings.
These games illustrate the explosive potential of Saints talent and why fantasy managers keep a close eye on New Orleans each season.
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