The kickoff of the 2021 New Orleans Saints season begins with equal parts trepidation and excitement for the first time in what seems like ages. This Saints team is not the Super Bowl favorite they have been over the past three seasons, but that shouldn’t take away from the joy of finally seeing this team take the field for a season likely to be filled with intrigue and surprise.
No longer are the Saints coming into a season expected to bring New Orleans its second Lombardi title. The Saints will need absolutely everything break their way to have a shot at getting to Los Angeles next February for Super Bowl LVI.