Saints Week 3 Preview

   Here we go Saints fans!!! This Saints team is pretty exciting through two weeks. We have the highest points differential in the entire NFL so far. The fans are feeling it and bringing the energy after a huge win on the road against Dallas. We should expect a full Dome on Sunday that is rocking. Let’s take a deep dive into what’s happening this week:

This Week’s Matchup:

   In Week 3 the Saints will be facing the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are 1-1 to start the season after a disappointing loss against the Falcons on Monday night. They look to get back on track this week as they come into town. The Eagles acquired Saquon Barkley in the offseason so you should expect them to use him in a similar way we use Alvin Kamara. The 2 have had very productive starts to the season. The Saints need to make it a point to contain Jalen Hurts as we have a history of giving up rushing yards to mobile quarterbacks. 

Series History:

   The Eagles currently lead the series 19 wins to the Saints 16, including the Playoffs. The Saints were able to win the previous matchup 20-10 last season. Fireworks tend to happen when these two teams take the field together.

Your Saints:

   This team looks really good! Klint Kubiak has this offense flowing and making big plays. One thing is still imminent, Klint Kubiak will run the ball. Other teams know the run is coming and can’t do anything to stop it so far. Carr and Shaheed continue to connect on deep balls each game. I find it crazy that the Saints have been putting up the points and stats they have without Chris Olave really being a big factor yet. I look for him to get going against the Eagles. I think they’ll key in on Shaheed which will open things up for the Saints other speedy receiver. Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams are enjoying life in this new system. The ball is in their hands early and often to make plays. I for one am genuinely shocked with the performance of the O-line. We came into the season believing they’d be our biggest weakness but they have more than held their own creating running lanes and giving Carr all the time necessary to make accurate throws. Derek Carr is leading the league in multiple QB statistical categories and is in the early season MVP race. The Saints defense is phenomenal. They are bringing the pressure, the big hits, and the swagger as the cherry on top. They picked up right where they left off last season with creating turnovers and getting opposing offenses off the field. The Eagles will be a big test with a mobile quarterback. If we can contain the two playmakers in the backfield then I believe we’re in for another convincing victory. Someone I don’t think has been talked about at all is Blake Grupe. Grupe has been consistent so far this season with 5-5 on his field goals and 10-11 from XP distance. If the Dome is rocking like I expect, I think the Eagles are in for another rough game.

Injury Report:

   Khalen Saunders is still out as he continues his recovery. Taysom Hill, Will Harris, A.T Perry, and Landon Young are all listed as questionable for this game. Taysom Hill was recently downgraded to doubtful but his designation for the game is still unknown. 

Prediction:

   My prediction this week is that the Saints start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2013. I was a bit skeptical of the offense after the Week 1 win, but after last week I have bought into what this offense is capable of. I think we will see a physical game this week from both teams. If the Saints offense keeps pounding the ball and the defense stays fresh and off the field, the Saints could pull away in the 2nd half. I think we will see a closer game this week as the Saints win with a score of 31-24!

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