Saints fall 20-13 to Arizona in Week 1, but Cameron Jordan stole the show with 1.5 sacks and a deflection, lifting him into a tie for 20th on the NFL all-time sacks list. If he keeps at least 0.5 sacks per game, he’ll pass Robert Mathis this season and push toward Freeney and Thomas in the chase for top-15. The front seven looks formidable early, yet New Orleans must generate more offense to turn drives into points.

Spencer Rattler handed in 214 yards through the air and added 29 rushing yards, but the Saints still logged just 13 points. Week 2 brings a stern test vs. the San Francisco 49ers, a chance for the defense to set the tone and for the offense to find its rhythm behind a veteran pass rush and continued leadership from Jordan.