The New Orleans Saints are back in action in Week 2 with a visit from the San Francisco 49ers. Let’s take a look at what either outcome would mean for the black and gold as they look to grab their first victory of 2025 on Sunday afternoon.

If the Saints win

The 49ers have already ruled out star tight end George Kittle ahead of Sunday, and quarterback Brock Purdy’s status remains in question. Regardless, a win on Sunday would mean a remarkably impressive outcome for the Saints.

While the Niners’ defense isn’t considered league-best by any stretch, and key personnel may be absent on the offensive side of the ball, the team has aspirations of a deep playoff run. Put simply, the gap in expectation between the hosts and visitors is quite substantial. San Francisco opened the week as 6.5-poin

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