2018 National Football League rankings after Week 8
| Saints | Rams | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-1 | 8-0 |
| Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank) | 33.4 (2) | 33.0 (3) |
| Opp. Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank) | 26.1 (23) | 19.4 (6) |
| Total Off. (NFL Rank) | 389.9 (8) | 442.6 (2) |
| Rushing Off. (NFL Rank) | 108.0 (17t) | 150.9 (1) |
| Passing Off. (NFL Rank) | 281.9 (9) | 291.8 (7) |
| Total Def. (NFL Rank) | 374.1 (23) | 331.4 (8) |
| Rushing Def. (NFL Rank) | 74.1 (1) | 100.9 (12) |
| Passing Def. (NFL Rank) | 300.0 (28) | 230.5 (10) |
| Kickoff Return Avg. (NFL Rank) | 21.9 (19) | 21.5 (20) |
| Punt Return Avg. (NFL Rank) | 5.3 (29) | 13.1 (4) |
| Turnover Margin (NFL Rank) | even (17t) | +7 (3t) |
| Penalties | 45 | 41 |
| Penalty Yards | 462 | 349 |
| Opp. Penalties | 39 | 45 |
| Opp. Penalty Yards | 380 | 398 |
