Canal Street Chronicles: Saints vs. Cardinals Bold Predictions

It’s finally here, Week 1 of the regular season and the New Orleans Saints will open their season at home in the dome. 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 Arizona Cardinals.

NIC:

• Spencer Rattler throws for 200+ yards without committing a turnover
• Saints defense racks up 4+ sacks in 3-4 scheme debut
• Blake Grupe hits two 50+ yard field goals

LUKE:

• Alvin Kamara rushes for 100+ yards
• Defense forces 3 turnovers
• Kelvin Banks doesn’t allow a single pressure in regular season debut

KYLE:

• Saints offense looks impressive in first drive and scored a touchdown. Stalls out later.
• Chris Olave exceeds 120+ yards.
• Saints defense can’t contain Kyler Murray; he rushes for 60 yards.

CALEB:

• Devaughn Vele ends the game as the leading receiver for the Saints
• Cam Jordan ends with 2 sacks
• Kelvin Banks and Taliese Fuaga do not give up a sack

SAM:

• Cardinals get shut out in the first half
• Blake Grupe hits two field goals from 50+ yards
• Alvin Kamara breaks out for a 40-yard touchdown run