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3 New Orleans Saints the Falcons must slow down in week one

By Nick Halden

Aug 26, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs to the locker room after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs to the locker room after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 28, 2022; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2022; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Alvin Kamara

Despite Kamara’s off-season troubles, it appears the running back will start the season for the Saints and once again be the primary weapon. Kamara had his season-high 146-rushing yards against the Falcons in the team’s first matchup and followed that up by going over 100-rushing and receiving yards in the second matchup of the season.

Kamara is the key to this game for the Falcons they have to find a way to slow him consistently and force Jameis Winston to beat them. Winston hasn’t shown an ability to make plays consistently without turning the ball over.

His success with New Orleans early last season was predicated on running the football and Winston keeping the defense honest. He wasn’t needed in the same way he was in Tampa Bay and his numbers were better because of it.

If Atlanta can slow down Kamara and keep this game close it is going to force Winston to make plays and that works in Atlanta’s favor. The last time Winston took the field against the Falcons he threw a game-sealing interception. There isn’t any reason to believe Atlanta can’t force a similar mistake if they can accomplish the impossible and slow down Kamara.

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