Sep 28, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

3 Biggest Losers From New Orleans Saints' Crushing Week 4 Loss

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Zach Pressnell | Last updated Sep 28, 2025 7:25 PM ET

The New Orleans Saints struggled during the first three weeks of the season, moving to 0-3 after a huge blowout at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks. In Week 4, the Saints matched up with the Buffalo Bills and they were predicted to lose by three scores.

But New Orleans kept the game close for the most part. The team battled all game but ultimately fell short against the loaded Bills. This game should be looked at as a building block for New Orleans, but there were still some players who played poorly.

Who are the biggest losers from Week 4's loss to the Bills?

QB Spencer Rattler

The easiest player to pick on is quarterback Spencer Rattler. After looking solid for the the first three weeks, Rattler took a huge step back against the Bills.

He wasn't nearly as decisive and accurate as he was against the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers. Ultimately, it was the Saints' passing attack that fell short against the Bills, as the rushing attack worked overtime.

The Saints could begin looking for a quarterback change in the next few weeks if Rattler doesn't turn it around.

WR Chris Olave

It's hard to put Chris Olave on a list of biggest losers from the game since he scored his first touchdown of the year against the Bills, but his overall statline wasn't anything to call home about.

He went for three catches, 20 yards, and the touchdown in the game, which is a big step back from the target share he's been given to this point.

Olave also threw an interception deep in enemy territory as the Saints attempted a trick play. The Saints could have scored a touchdown and taken the lead or kicked a field goal, but Olave ended up throwing an interception to keep them behind before the half.