# Saints Owner Benson Calls for Urgent Improvement

> Saints owner Gayle Benson demands immediate action after 1-4 start.
- Title: Saints Owner Benson Calls for Urgent Improvement · CBS Sports
- Summary: Saints owner Gayle Benson demands immediate action after 1-4 start. Saints owner Gayle Benson says the team must improve quickly after losing three straight…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/saints-owner-gayle-benson-voices-frustration-urgency-to-improve
- Published: 2026-10-13T22:44:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gayle benson, new orleans saints, kellen moore, nfl, 1-4 record, saints performance, saints owner, sports
## Saints Start Struggles
The New Orleans Saints opened 2026 with a promising two-game start but lost three straight games.
## Benson Expresses Frustration
Owner Gayle Benson stated the 1-4 record is unacceptable and falls short of fan expectations.
## Benson's Commitment to Change
Benson vowed to make decisions to improve the team and correct mistakes causing losses.

> That is not acceptable to me, and it falls short of what our fans truly deserve
## Recent Losses Impact
The Saints lost to Atlanta Falcons by 21 points on the Superdome's 20th anniversary.
## Performance Decline
Quarterback Tyler Shough passed for 96 yards against Minnesota Vikings after four games over 250 yards.
## Next Steps for Saints
Benson insists the team must prepare better and execute consistently to improve performance.

> We must prepare better, execute consistently and correct the mistakes that are costing us the games
## Key takeaway

Saints owner Gayle Benson says the team must improve quickly after losing three straight games.