The New Orleans Saints (0-2) play the Seattle Seahawks (1-1) Sunday at Lumen Field. The Saints are looking to snap a 6-game losing streak dating back to last season. Here are four factors that will determone if the Saints can.
Handle Seattle's front
The New Orleans Saints are averaging 17 points per game, which is also how many points the Seahawks’ defense is giving up this season. In order for the Saints’ offense to be effective, they will have to be able to handle the Seahawks defensive front. Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy, Jarran Reed and edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence lead a unit that leads the league in pressuring the quarterback. It’ll be a difficult task for a Saints’ o-line, especially since Tali Fuaga is dealing with a back and knee injury. Trevor Penning (toe) could return, but