DAVON GODCHAUX AND BRYAN BRESEE 2025 SEASON ANALYSIS
The Saints' defensive interior was instrumental in the team's success this season, fueling a run defense that ranked 6th in yards per carry (3.97) and a pass rush that ranked 5th in sack percentage (9.16%).
Davon Godchaux finished his first season with the Black and Gold and ninth in the NFL appearing in all 17 games including 14 starts. He accrued 43 tackles (14 solo) including two tackles for loss and a forced fumble.
Bryan Bresee started in 15 games in his third season with the Saints, missing the final two contests due to a knee injury. Bresee totaled a career-high 37 tackles (15 solo), adding 2.5 sacks and five tackles for loss. Bresee deflected three passes and forced a fumble against the New York Giants in Week 5 that was returned by safety Jordan Howden for a touchdown. Bresee also hurdled the line to block a field goal in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals.
BEST GAME OF DAVON GODCHAUX AND BRYAN BRESEE'S 2025 SEASON
Godchaux saved his best performance for his former team, the New England Patriots in Week 6. The Saints defensive tackle recorded a season-high seven combined tackles (three solo) including one tackle for loss and a forced fumble. He and the rest of the defensive line limited the Patriots rushing game to 73 yards on 31 carries (2.4 yards per carry).
In Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins, Bresee tallied four tackles (two solo) and sacked quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for a loss of seven yards.
Davon Godchaux on a close game in Week 6 against the New England Patriots:
It's frustrating. We can't sugarcoat it. It's the NFL. This is the league. Like I was telling them, good teams find a way to win those games and I think I know for sure we have a good team. But we got to put it on film. We got to put it on Sundays. There's no doubt in my mind that the coaches put us in the best positions to win those games. We just got to do it. That's the difference between good teams and okay teams — teams that are going to be playing in January. We just got to find a way to win them... The difference between good and great, we got to find a way to close those games.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints defensive tackles Bryan Bresee and Davon Godchaux in action throughout the 2025 NFL season.
DT Davon Godchaux (92) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Arizona Cardinals for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 7, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Davon Godchaux (92) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Arizona Cardinals for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 7, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Arizona Cardinals for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 7, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) lines up a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Arizona Cardinals for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 7, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) and DT Davon Godchaux (92) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the San Francisco 49ers for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season on Sept. 14, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) assists on special teams for field goal protection during the New Orleans Saints game against the San Francisco 49ers for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season on Sept. 14, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) pressures Seahawks' QB Sam Darnold (14) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Seattle Seahawks for Week 3 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) runs during the New Orleans Saints game against the Seattle Seahawks for Week 3 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Seattle Seahawks for Week 3 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) assists in blocking the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Buffalo Bills for Week 4 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 28, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) reaches for Giants' QB Jaxson Dart (6) during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Davon Godchaux (92) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the New England Patriots for Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season on October 12, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) looks to make a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the New England Patriots for Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season on October 12, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) assists on special teams for field goal protection during the New Orleans Saints game against the New England Patriots for Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season on October 12, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) runs during the New Orleans Saints game against the New England Patriots for Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season on October 12, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 26, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) blocks during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 26, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 9, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) and LB Pete Werner (20) celebrate the tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 9, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium.
DT Davon Godchaux (92) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 23, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
DT Davon Godchaux (92) gets ready for the snap during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 23, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) tries to block the pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 23, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) runs to make a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 23, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
DT Davon Godchaux (92) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT Davon Godchaux (92) celebrates during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) celebrates during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 14, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) runs to make a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 14, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
DT Davon Godchaux (92) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tennessee Titans for Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 28, 2025 at Nissan Stadium.
DT Davon Godchaux (92) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season on Jan. 4, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
