Aug 23, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) catches a touchdown pass against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Following a statement victory over the Green Bay Packers, the New Orleans Saints will look to build on their momentum against the Carolina Panthers. Here are five bold predictions.
The New Orleans Saints had a strong start to the season with a surprising 38-3 rout of the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Jameis Winston had a statement game with five passing touchdowns and zero interceptions. On the defensive side of the ball, the Saints’ secondary locked down the Packers’ wide receivers, and Aaron Rodgers struggled to get going.
Now, the Saints will face the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. The Panthers started their season off with a 19-14 victory over the New York Jets. Here are five bold predictions for the Saints against the Panthers.
5 bold predictions for Saints-Panthers
5. Marquez Callaway has 100+ receiving yards
Marquez Callaway had a quiet season debut with one receptions for 14 yards. With Michael Thomas out, Callaway still holds the potential to receive a large amount of targets during any given week.
Callaway had two strong performances against the Panthers last season. In Week 7, he had eight receptions for a career-high 75 yards. In Week 17, he had three receptions for 51 yards.
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders was the Saints’ leading receiver in that second matchup with nine receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown. This time around Callaway will not have to contend with Sanders for targets.
Last week, Corey Davis had 97 receiving yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers.
With Jameis Winston at quarterback, Callaway has a good chance to top 100 receiving yards for the first time in his career.