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5 bold predictions for Saints against Seahawks

By Scott Rogust

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Jameis Winston #2 and P.J. Williams #26 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after defeating the Green Bay Packers at TIAA Bank Field on September 12, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Jameis Winston #2 and P.J. Williams #26 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after defeating the Green Bay Packers at TIAA Bank Field on September 12, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /
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Oct 10, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) carries the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) carries the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Saints eliminate Seahawks running game

Not only is Seattle dealing with an injury at quarterback, but to one of their key offensive players in running back Chris Carson.

The fifth-year running back was placed on the injured reserve alongside Wilson due to a neck ailment. With that, the Seahawks relied on Alex Collins to get the majority of snaps, while also giving touches to DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer. Now, Collins’ status for Week 7 is up in the air due to a hip/glute injury suffered this past Sunday against the Steelers.

The Seahawks are going to be in for a rough night against the Saints and their run defense. Through five games this season, New Orleans has allowed 79.0 rushing yards, which ranks as the second-least in the entire NFL.

Taking this into consideration, the Saints should be able to limit the running game, forcing the Seahawks to put the ball in Geno Smith’s hands.

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