A look at whether the explosive New Orleans passing game can continue their early roll against what's been a vulnerable Eagles pass defense.
host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in one of the bigger matchups in Week 3. New Orleans comes into this game at 2-0 after defeating Carolina and Dallas by a combined score of 91-29. Philadelphia enters at 1-1 after losing 22-21 at home against the Falcons in the final minutes on Monday night.
Again, it's only two games, but Derek Carr is playing like a legitimate MVP candidate. He leads the league with five touchdown passes, against just one interception, while completing nearly 77% of his throws for 443 yards. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave runs after a catch against the Dallas Cowboys / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Listed as a tight end, versatile weapon Taysom Hill lines up everywhere for the Saints. Most effective as a runner, opponents who overlook Hill's receiving ability will pay a heavy price. Hill left last week's win with a chest injury, but returned to practice on Thursday and is trending towards playing against the Eagles.
Expect Kamara to be used more as a receiver outside the numbers as this season progresses. In the meantime, he is certainly a big-play threat on screens and check-down passes. Late coverage breakdowns, which is also what plagued the Eagles last year, cost them a win against the Falcons. Darius Slay is still a respected cornerback but has given up eight catches on nine targets without an official pass breakup.
Philadelphia linebackers haven't been much help in coverage. Opposing backs and tight ends have averaged over 10 yards per catch against Eagles linebackers and safeties. Nakobe Dean looks to have a bright future, but Devin White's atrocious instincts nullifies his athleticism.
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