New Orleans will bring one of the NFL’s deepest collections of offensive skill players to Baltimore for Sunday’s matchup against the Ravens.
Tyler Shough is entrenched as the starting quarterback after throwing for a career-high 410 yards and three touchdowns against Detroit. Chris Olave remains the leading receiver, while Travis Etienne Jr. and Alvin Kamara give coach Kellen Moore two versatile backfield options.
The Saints list Etienne and Kamara together atop the running back depth chart. Personnel and the game situation should determine who opens the game.
Projected starters
Primary reserves
Olave will be Baltimore’s most demanding coverage assignment after producing 182 receiving yards in Week 1. Vele provides a bigger target opposite him, while Brown adds speed and can be used
on manufactured touches. Johnson and Fant give Shough two proven receiving options at tight end. Fant caught an overtime touchdown against Detroit, while Johnson produced an important 27-yard reception during the extra period.
The backfield creates additional matchup problems. Kamara remains dangerous as a receiver, Etienne can generate explosive plays in space, and Miller supplies a more physical change of pace.
Baltimore’s defense limited Indianapolis to 251 total yards, but New Orleans presents a broader collection of receiving threats. The Ravens must pressure Shough without compromising coverage against an offense that can attack every level of the field.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Early look at the Saints’ offensive depth chart against Ravens
