Saints owner Gayle Benson: I won't accept this level of play as our standard

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson expressed her disappointment with the team's performance following their loss to the Vikings in Week 5, which extended their losing streak to three games. The last three defeats occurred at the Superdome, including a Monday night defeat against the Vikings on the 20th anniversary of the Saints' return to the stadium.

During a speech at the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club Luncheon, Benson conveyed her dissatisfaction with the team's overall performance. She emphasized that fans have every right to anticipate better results from the team thus far in the season. Benson, as the owner, acknowledged her responsibility in setting the standard for the team's performance and vowed not to make excuses or accept this subpar level of play.

She committed to making the necessary decisions to improve the team. Benson did not announce any ultimatums but vowed to hold individuals accountable if the Saints fail to turn their fortunes around in the upcoming weeks. She specifically pointed out that head coach Kellen Moore, football general manager Mickey Loomis, and the players share responsibility for the team's preparation and execution.

Since Moore took the helm as head coach in 2025, the Saints have struggled, posting a 7-15 record. With this ongoing poor performance, Benson's statement suggests that there must be significant improvement for fans to feel confident about the team's prospects for the 2027 season.