The New Orleans Saints’ 13-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks was their lowest number of points scored in a victory since 2018. Six games have proved a lot for this team: adaptability in spades; a Super Bowl contending defense; rookies expected to be rotating contributors arguably fought starting spots away from proven veterans; and when all else fails, Alvin Kamara is always the answer — his acrobatic style of play finally properly utilized by a patient Jameis Winston.
Yet, the sluggish road win officially slammed open Pandora’s Box and solidified now-critical concerns. Prior to the bye week, New Orleans had found beauty in winning ugly. Monday night affirmed this status quo. But it wasn’t exactly supposed to. The offensive line had starters in every position since the opening series in Week 1. Tre’Quan Smith returned for the first time this season poised to exploit Seattle’s woeful secondary.
How little they mattered to the New Orleans offense is nothing short of alarming. It’s hard to imagine the team felt this win held more promise. It’s hard to imagine these wins are sustainable. And it’s hard to imagine how that gets fixed with the tools at their disposal. Much like the tumultuous victory, the continuing trends fall into two stark camps through Week 7. Here’s the good and bad news:
