The New Orleans Saints (0-4) are still seeking the first win of the Kellen Moore era. They will host the New York Giants (1-3) Sunday at Caesars Superdome. The Saints are on an eight-game losing skid dating to last season. Can they get Moore his first win? Here are our staff predictions.
Jeff Duncan (Season record: 2-2)
Saints 16, Giants 14: It might be now or never for the Saints, who will be trying to avoid their first 0-5 start since 1996. In games like this, it often comes down to which team is the hungriest and most desperate. That figures to be the Saints.
Zach Ewing (Season record: 3-1)
Giants 22, Saints 17: I'm in show-me mode with the Saints; they've got to show me they can win before I'm going to pick them. The Giants are beatable, and a rookie quarterback often slumps after a strong first game, so it wouldn't surprise me if New Orleans won. But New York's pass rush is formidable enough to disrupt the Saints' game plan, especially if the Giants are playing from ahead.
Luke Johnson (Season record: 3-1)
Saints 24, Giants 23: With the Saints finally playing someone from their own peer group, I think this is the week Kellen Moore notches his first win as a head coach with a nail-biter at home. The Giants have a formidable defensive front, but they've been susceptible against the run, and that is where the Saints will make their hay.
Matthew Paras (Season record:3-1)
Giants 20, Saints 17: This is a true coin-flip game, and I'm already regretting this pick. But Jaxson Dart has the mobility to give the Saints' defense problems and New York's wide receivers, even without Malik Nabers, could still manage to create enough space for big plays. On the other side of the ball, New Orleans' offensive line may be overmatched against the Giants' fearsome front. I'll lean the Giants.
Rod Walker (Season record: 3-1)
Saints 20, Giants 17: It's been a long time coming, but Spencer Rattler and Kellen Moore will each get a game ball after getting their first win. Giants QB Jaxson Dart won his first game last week, but the Saints defense manages to keep Dart and rookie running back Cam Skattebo in check. On offense, expect big games from Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller.