This game is tough to call. You’d expect GB wants to get back on the field ASAP to get that Atl loss behind them. It’s their home opener. They also have a great defensive front and will generate a pass rush equal to what we’ve seen so far. Love is a seasoned version of Bryce. By seasoned, I mean, he won’t take sacks scrambling by not knowing Granderson is bearing down on him and he’s got better vision of the entire field. And he can make all of the throws. I expect this game to be 9-7 or close at half. For us to win, we will need our CB‘s to actually catch the pick opportunities. Then immediately take deep shots to gain the momentum. Perhaps Taysom lines up in the eye, then takes a deep shot to Shaheed for 50 yards. (We need to be creative and aggressive play calling). If we can get up by 10, then we’ll have to be able to run the clock by running the ball. Mixing in Taysom will be key. Hopefully Kendre shows us something but he’s not required. Tony Jr will be fine. He runs hard and falls forward and pass blocks well.
So far the Saints’ oline has gotten better and better each game. This needs to continue, a set back will be a loss. I like the under. If I had to pick a team, I’d take the Saints plus 1.5 all day. Our D is better than there’s overall. Our offense is better than there’s overall. Our play calling has been great. Statistically, GBs has been protecting Love better than we have been protecting Carr. So there’s that. And that fact makes this game close. Our special teams, Grupe is not a liability, but a strength. I like the Saints straight up by 7. 24-17.