Canal Street Chronicles: Saints vs. 49ers Bold Predictions

For Week 2, the New Orleans Saints are back home in the Caesars Superdome to face their old NFC West rivals, the San Francisco 49ers. So, let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles staff’s predictions for this week’s matchup between the Saints and Niners.

NIC:

• Kendre Miller finds the end zone for the first time this season
• New Orleans blocks another FG attempt
• Devaughn Vele hauls in 3+ receptions

KYLE:

• Saints offense relies heavily on the run game, averaging 5+ YPC and putting up 150+ yards on the ground
• Jonas Sanker makes an immediate impact, forcing a fumble and getting a sack.
• Also, the Saints offense leads a touchdown drive in the final minutes of the first half after KM strategically uses timeouts to get the ball in the hands of his young QB.

CALEB:

• Saints do not allow a sack
• Less than three penalties called on New Orleans
• Jonas Sanker is the best Saints defender this game

JASON:

• Rattler tosses his first TD pass of the season
• Shaheed’s speed is utilized more as he goes over 100 yards receiving
• Cam Jordan goes vintage once more with another multi-sack game

SAM:

• Alvin Kamara finds the end zone with his feet again
• Kool-Aid McKinstry grabs an interception in the first quarter
• Blake Grupe makes a late go-ahead FG from 50+ yards