New Orleans sits at 0-2 after two tight losses, with first-year play-caller Kellen Moore guiding a still-developing offense. Spencer Rattler has shown clear improvement, protecting the ball and giving the team a plausible path to wins, while Alvin Kamara has been the offense’s brightest asset, grinding out yards and highlighting week-to-week upside. The passing attack hasn’t clicked consistently yet, though Juwan Johnson has offered a spark. The defense has had sturdy moments but can’t close out games. They head to Seattle salivating at a break in the schedule with 15 games left to salvage the season.

Their upcoming matchup vs Seattle is a key test, as the Seahawks bring a different style that can reveal where New Orleans must grow in the passing game and in situational efficiency. With football life in the balance for fantasy managers, this is a pivotal week to gauge progress from Rattler and Kamara, and to watch how the defense handles Seattle’s pace and offense.

Division standings show Tampa Bay up 2-0, Atlanta 1-1, and Carolina 0-2, setting a challenging but navigable path for New Orleans with 15 games remaining to flip the narrative.

Atlanta’s defense overwhelmed Minnesota, racking up eight sacks on J.J. McCarthy and delivering a decisive 19-point cover as underdogs. Seattle surged with Kenneth Walker’s 8.1-yard average and a high-velocity pass rush against Rodgers, while Detroit found a cleaner pocket and kept the connection to Amon-Ra St. Brown flowing. The piece then maps Weeks 3–6, highlighting soft and tough schedules to spot lines, totals, and futures edge for fantasy players and bettors alike.