The recurring take is that Baltimore's run game, fresh off gashing the Colts, sets up an even bigger mismatch against a Saints defense that already got run over in week one.

There's real uncertainty in the discussion about whether Zay Flowers can go again so soon after his hamstring scare, and how much that blunts Baltimore's passing attack.

A lot of the chatter credits Tyler Shough's wild comeback for building genuine belief among Saints fans, even as people note New Orleans has a habit of starting flat.

Several previews argue Baltimore's defense under new coordinator Jesse Minter is still finding its feet and could get better as the season rolls on, which cuts both ways for how safe this game really is.