Aside from the obvious importance of the offensive line and quarterback, here are other critical positions to watch when the Saints take on the 49ers.
and San Francisco 49ers. FOX will televise this contest between the two former bitter NFC West rivals.
Other positions may not garner as much attention, but are worth close attention against the defending NFC Champion 49ers.New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave runs a route against the San Francisco 49ers / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Trying to hold off Nacua and Austin are veterans Cedrick Wilson, Equanimeous St. Brown, and Stanley Morgan Jr. Wilson was slowed early by injury and hasn't consistently stood out in his competition with A.T. Perry for the third receiver spot. St. Brown is the big wideout the Saints covet, but has also spent more time on the sidelines than on the field. New Orleans would love to have a more experienced receiving corps, but Wilson and St. Brown are being heavily challenged to earn their spots.
The Saints defensive line dominated the trenches against the Cardinals. New Orleans recorded four sacks and made three crucial short yardage stops while getting consistent penetration into the Arizona backfield. The top rotation on the edge and inside will look to match San Francisco's physicality. New Orleans also needs to start seeing development from second-year DE Isaiah Foskey, who's shown little upside so far.DEFENSIVE BACKS
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