Before the season even started, we pointed to the games against the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens as the toughest stretch of the season. There was a real chance the New Orleans Saints started 0-2, and they're one loss away from that. Tyler Shough and company will have to carry over last week's second half momentum to dodge that fate.
The Saints will get some of their star players back as they make the attempt. Cam Jordan and Alvin Kamara are returning from injury, and their impact can't be understated. Ball control and pass rush are two of the biggest keys to victory, and they have a direct impact on it.
We laid out how picking the Saints is a bold prediction in and of itself. Two of our analysts are ready to make that bold prediction.
There's confidence the Saints can pull off the upset
Saints pull off the upset 31-28
The Ravens are more talented. The Ravens have Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. The Ravens have an elite defense.
I don’t care. I believe that Tyler Shough and the Saints’ offense can compete with them and sneak out of Baltimore with an upset win. My prediction is that the Saints win 31-28 on a game winning field goal by Daniel Carlsson.
In my eyes, this will be a high scoring affair. Both teams have explosive offenses that will move the ball and score. The difference will be what defense can create turnovers, and I believe that Chase Young and company can do that.~ Drew Collings
Saints win a shootout 38-35
When the Saints take on the Ravens, I think that there very well could be another shootout. Not to say that the defense will play poorly, but with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, the Ravens have an offense where you have to pick your poison.
However, I think the offense will have their back and show the same gumption that they did last week in Detroit. Whether it’s clawing back from a deficit or holding on to a lead for dear life, the Saints could score a lot of touchdowns this afternoon.~ Molly Bauer
Saints fall short 28-20
I hate to be the party pooper here, but I have to for all the reasons Drew mentioned. "The Ravens are more talented. The Ravens have Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. The Ravens have an elite defense."
Unlike Drew, however, I care. The Saints offense can find some rhythm, but they're going to have to find a way to correct their issues of starting games slow. The Ravens aren't a team you'd want to try to find your footing against in that department.
The Saints will have to prove they can start fast before I gain confidence in this game, and that's before you even get to Jackson and Henry. The Ravens' reliance on running the football, due to injuries at receiver, will bleed the clock and put drives at a premium. The slow start will put the Saints at a deficit and lead to a loss.~ Darrion Gray
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