John Sigler
July 31, 2024 9:01 pm CT
Look, it’s no secret that Dennis Allen’s record isn’t pretty (even if Mickey Loomis wishes very badly that everyone wouldn’t acknowledge it). He has a winning record against just six of the 32 teams in five years as a head coach, between his time with the Raiders and the New Orleans Saints.
Allen can beat three teams head-to-head for the first time in his coaching career this season: the Dallas Cowboys (in Week 2), the Washington Commanders (in Week 15), and the Green Bay Packers (in Week 16). Each of those games is an opportunity to dismiss some of the narratives surrounding his team and his career thus far.
So how do the 32 teams stack up, top to bottom? Can you guess the one team he hasn’t coached against yet? Here is Allen’s record against every NFL team going into the 2024 season:
Arizona Cardinals: 0-1
Oct 20, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons: 3-2
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons speaks with head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints before the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Saints will play the Falcons twice this year, in Weeks 4 (away) and 10 (home).
Baltimore Ravens: 0-2
Nov 11, 2012; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (right) and Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen shake hands after the game at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore defeated Oakland 55-20. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Bills: 0-0
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 21: Head coach Dennis Allen the New Orleans Saints reacts against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers: 2-3
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
The Saints will play the Panthers twice this year, in Weeks 1 (home) and 9 (away).
Chicago Bears: 1-0
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 05: Head coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears and Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints embrace after the game at Caesars Superdome on November 05, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals: 0-2
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 16: Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Caesars Superdome on October 16, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns: 1-1
Dec 24, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
The Saints will host the Browns at the Caesars Superdome in Week 11.
Dallas Cowboys: 0-1
OAKLAND, CA – AUGUST 9: Head coach Dennis Allen of the Oakland Raiders watches his team play the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of a preseason game on August 9, 2013 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 19-17. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
The Saints will visit the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Week 2.
Denver Broncos: 0-4
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Dennis Allen of the Oakland Raiders and head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos talk prior to their game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
The Saints will host the Broncos at the Caesars Superdome in Week 7.
Detroit Lions: 0-1
Dec 3, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen on a the sidelines against the Detroit Lions during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers: 0-1
Sep 24, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
The Saints will visit the Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 16.
Houston Texans: 1-2
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 15: New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Indianapolis Colts: 1-1
Oct 29, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New Orleans Saints Dennis Allen looks up at the video boards during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars: 2-1
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 19: Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints greets head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars before the game at Caesars Superdome on October 19, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs: 2-2
Aug 13, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The Saints will visit the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 5.
Las Vegas Raiders: 1-0
Oct 30, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen hugs Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) after the game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The Saints will host the Raiders at the Caesars Superdome in Week 17.
Los Angeles Chargers: 1-3
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 20: Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints speaks with head coach Brandon Staley of the Los Angeles Chargers after the preseason game at SoFi Stadium on August 20, 2023 in Inglewood, California. The New Orleans Saints won 22-17. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
The Saints will visit the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Week 8.
Los Angeles Rams: 1-1
Nov 20, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches his team play the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
The Saints will host the Rams at the Caesars Superdome in Week 13.
Miami Dolphins: 0-2
Oakland Raiders’ Dennis Allen looks over the field during this NFL game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Florida September 16, 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
Minnesota Vikings: 0-2
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 12: Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints looks on against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
New England Patriots: 1-1
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 08: Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints looks at his play sheet during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
New Orleans Saints: 0-1
Nov 18, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen (right) and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after the game at the O.co Coliseum. The Saints defeated the Raiders 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
New York Giants: 1-1
Dec 17, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen looks on during the second half against the New York Giants at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The Saints will visit the Giants at MetLife Stadium in Week 13.
New York Jets: 0-2
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 07: (L-R) Head coach Rex Ryan of the New York Jets talks with head coach Dennis Allen of the Oakland Raiders prior to their game at MetLife Stadium on September 7, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles: 1-1
Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
The Saints will host the Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in Week 3.
Pittsburgh Steelers: 2-1
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers: 0-1
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the first half in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks: 1-0
Aug 29, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll (left) and Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen shake hands after the game at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Oakland 22-6. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1-4
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 05: Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints reacts against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 05, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
The Saints will play the Buccaneers twice, in Weeks 6 (home) and 18 (away).
Tennessee Titans: 1-1
Sep 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talks to New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen during pregame at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Commanders: 0-1
Oct 8, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen prior to kickoff against the Washington Redskins at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
The Saints will host the Commanders at the Caesars Superdome in Week 15.
