The New Orleans Saints are back on the road this week as they travel to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bears. Here’s a preview of what either result could mean for the Saints
Three of the Saints’ five defeats this season have come by a touchdown or less. They’ve proven that they can both remain competitive and even win games, and a victory against the Bears would continue that trend.
Of course, it’s no easy feat. Chicago sits 3-2 after overcoming the Commanders on Monday Night Football, and enters the game as considerable home favorites. But the sort of effort that saw the Saints give the Bills a real fright a few weeks back would be more than enough to see this game come down to the wire.
Spencer Rattler’s quarterback play has been a real plus on the season despite the record. If he’s able to overcome fellow second-year Caleb Williams and snatch a road win, there would remain a case for optimism in 2025 and a sense that New Orleans can put more than a few wins on the board.
Sticking with a theme of these pieces this season, conclusions drawn from a Saints defeat will depend on its nature.
Another close loss would leave many feeling just as they do at the moment – disappointed by the record, yet encouraged to see this squad fighting and battling almost every single week.
A blowout, on the other hand, will steer the conversation for many Who Dat faithful towards the NFL Draft. Despite the silver linings, of which there have been no shortage on the season, a 1-6 record is a rough reality and places a real ceiling on where the black and gold can get to this year.
How are you feeling ahead of Sunday? Do you think the Saints can pull off the upset for their first road win of 2025? Let us know in the comments below!