Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton works on play calls against New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The New Orleans Saints return home for the first time this season, as they look to earn their third win of the season against the lowly New York Giants.
The New Orleans Saints had a disastrous second week in the 2021 NFL season, as they were limited to just 128-yards of total offense against the rival Carolina Panthers. Luckily for the Saints, that game will be forgotten, thanks in part to their 28-13 road win over the New England Patriots.
Now, the Saints will officially host their home opener this upcoming Sunday. New Orleans has the opportunity to earn their third win of the season, as they face off against a winless and undisciplined New York Giants team.
Here are five bold predictions for the big game.
5. Saints crowd flusters the Giants
The Saints have yet to play at the Caesar’s Superdome due to the impact Hurricane Ida had on the New Orleans area. Because of this, their home opener was moved to TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., home of the Jaguars.
Now, the governor of Louisiana and the mayor of New Orleans gave approval for the Saints to return to the Superdome this Sunday for their official home opener.
The Superdome is notorious for how loud it can get inside. Back in the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, Saints fans were so loud that pieces of the ceiling began falling down! Considering this is the first home game of the season, you can expect plenty of fans in attendance to make some noise to help fluster the Giants.
The Giants may have to use some timeouts at unwanted times due to quarterback Daniel Jones not being able to hear the play-call in his helmet. It very well could happen.