Week 1 bold predictions from the CSC staff

Here are the Canal St. Chronicles staff bold predictions for Sunday’s matchup of the New Orleans Saints vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Michael Thomas had a big game the last two times these teams met.

Me:

• Tom Brady throws at least 2 picks.
• The Saints rush for less than 50 yards and still win.

Brenden Ertle:

• Saints Defense records 5 sacks.
• Sanders gets 100+ and 2 TDs.

Chris Dunnells:

• No Buc has over 35 rushing yards.
• Saints D records 3 turnovers.

Kade Kistner:

• Brees tosses 425+ yards.
• Michael Thomas has 12+ receptions.

Matthew Terry:

• Scotty Miller is the Bucs’ leading receiver.
• Cam Jordan has 3 sacks.

Jake Rajala:

• 4+ sacks for Cam Jordan

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It’s still not clear if Bucs WR Mike Evans will suit up for Week 1.

Chad LeBlanc:

• Saints make a defensive score.

Wallace Delery:

• 200+ rec yards for Michael Thomas.

Kevin Skiver:

• Latavius Murray has more yards from scrimmage than Alvin Kamara.
• Emmanuel Sanders has more receptions than Michael Thomas in this game.

Madeleine Hudak:

• Jared Cook has 2 touchdowns.
• Brees is intercepted twice.

Hayden Reel:

• All my start/sit predictions will be correct.
• Saints get 10+ sacks.

Ross Jackson:

• Marcus Williams has two picks.
• Mike Evans finishes with less than 75 receiving yards.

JR Ella:

• Saints lose by 2 touchdowns.
• Brees tosses 3 interceptions.

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