3 bold predictions for Saints in Week 4 against the Falcons

The New Orleans Saints are coming off a loss and they are dealing with several key injuries. However, none of that matters. It’s Atlanta Falcons week, so the Saints need to lock in and get the job done, regardless of what’s going on with the team.

It’s no secret these two teams don’t like each other, and since they share a division, their matchups always have massive implications. This Week 4 meeting will be no different. With both teams coming off losses, they’ll be determined to get a win, and that should make for a great game.

Since the Saints will enter the game banged up, they’ll need some big performances from some guys. Ultimately, that may not be too much to ask. Let’s look at three bold predictions for the Saints in this game.

3. Defense will force three turnovers

New Orleans didn’t have their best defensive game in Week 3, but they only gave up 15 points. The reason the defense limited the Philadelphia Eagles to 15 points, despite allowing 460 total yards is because the Saints were able to take the ball away. They recorded an interception and recovered a forced fumble.

New Orleans has now forced multiple turnovers in every game of the season, and it’s no reason that should stop in Week 4. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins already has three interceptions on the season, including two in one game. The Saints should force him into another one on Sunday.

2. Chase Young will have his first multi-sack game with the Saints

Chase Young has quickly established himself as an impact player in New Orleans, and he already has seven pressures through three games. However, Young only has a half a sack on the season. It’s time for him to have a breakout performance with his new team.

There will certainly be opportunities to get to the quarterback in Week 4. The Falcons have given up at least one sack in each game, and two in two of their three games this season. Kirk Cousins isn’t mobile, and New Orleans has a secondary that could force him to hold on to the ball. If Young can win his one-on-one battle, he will have an impact on this game.

1. Chris Olave will record his first 100-yard game of the season

Chris Olave took somewhat of a backseat during the first two weeks of the season, catching six passes for 92 yards over the first two games. Since the offense was putting up a lot of points, it didn’t really matter. In Week 3, he had an impact game with six receptions for 86 yards and one touchdown, with many of his catches coming in big moments.

The Saints will likely build off of that in Week 4. Carr should go to Olave early and often, allowing the young receiver to have a big impact in the game. If that happens, the third-year receiver should have his first 100-yard game of the season.

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