ERIK MCCOY AND LUKE FORTNER 2025 SEASON ANALYSIS
Saints center Erik McCoy began the season for the Saints as the team's starting center. He played in the first seven games and graded as the best pass blocking center in the league allowing zero sacks in 449 snaps according to Pro Football Focus. In the Saints Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears, McCoy sustained a biceps injury that would put him out of action for the remainder of the season, the second season in a row McCoy would be limited to six game.
Offensive lineman Luke Fortner stepped into the void in the middle, finishing the game against the Bears and starting the next 10 games, not missing a single offensive snap for the remainder of the season. Fortner continued the Saints strong performance at the position, grading as the seventh best pass blocking center in the league, allowing three sacks in 678 snaps according to Pro Football Focus. Fortner was also credited with a 95% pass block win rate according to ESPN, good for 18th among interior offensive lineman.
BEST GAME OF ERIK MCCOY AND LUKE FORTNER*'S 2025 SEASON*
McCoy and the rest of the Saints offensive line shut out the New York Giants pass rush in Week 5. They kept quarterback Spencer Rattler upright allowing zero sacks and only four pressures in the game. It was the team's only game without a sack in the 2025 campaign. McCoy helped pave the way for 332 yards of total offense in a 26-14 victory, 244 passing and 88 rushing.
Kellen Moore, on Erik McCoy's leadership after announcing he would not play for the remainder of the season in week 7:
He’s one of our most impactful leaders on this team. Other guys are going to have an opportunity to fill that void on the field. I think Erik still has that presence to all these guys. No matter what capacity he’s in, he’ll do everything he can to help. I think the world of him. He’s been playing some phenomenal football.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy and offensive lineman Luke Fortner in action throughout the 2025 NFL season.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) looks on 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) lines up for the snap 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) protects QB Spencer Rattler (2) 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) gets ready to snap the ball 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) 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.
C/G (78) Erik McCoy blocks 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) and Cesar Ruiz (51) block 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) in action 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) gets ready to snap the ball 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.
C/G Erik McCoy (78) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Chicago Bears for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 19, 2025 at Soldier Field.
OL Luke Fortner (79) in action 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) gets ready to snap the ball 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) signals 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) gets ready to snap the ball 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium.
OL Luke Fortner (79) smiles 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) lines up 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) in action 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) in action 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) snaps the ball to QB Tyler Shough (6) 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) signals 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) and QB Tyler Shough (6) get ready for the snap 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) gets ready for the snap 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.
OL Luke Fortner (79) in action 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.
