New Orleans Saints: 5 Bold predictions vs. Buccaneers, Week 5

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 22: Running back Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with running back Zach Line #42 and offensive lineman Larry Warford #67 after scoring a touchdown during the second half of game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLInk Field on September 22, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Saints won 33-27. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 27: Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams is sacked by Dannell Ellerbe #59 of the New Orleans Saints and Cameron Jordan #94 during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 27, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

4. Cameron Jordan sacks Jameis Winston 4 times

Moving to the defensive side of the ball, the New Orleans Saints are thriving. Their defense has truly reached their final form but they still have the chance to be better. No one deserves more credit than defensive end and leader Cameron Jordan. Since joining the league in 2011, Jordan has consistently put up impressive numbers but has been severely underestimated by offenses.

All of that talk has seized now as Jordan is living up to the praise he gave himself and his defense this offseason. While Jordan might not be putting up the best numbers on the team, he’s contributing greatly. Last week, he finished the game with three tackles but no sacks and recorded his last sack against the Rams. In Week 5, I predict that Jordan will get pressure on Jameis Winston and ultimately sack him four times.

It’s a lofty goal, but one that Jordan can achieve. Last season, Jordan finished the year out with 12 sacks including two against the Bucs in their second meeting. As good as Jordan was in 2018, he’s even better this season so sacking Jameis Winston four times is doable. Right now, the Bucs are hyped up because of their defense so the Saints defense needs to get the upper hand as much as they can. It shouldn’t be a problem after how they handled the Cowboys in Week 4.

Either way, I predict that Cameron Jordan will have a big game. He has yet to truly have a breakout game but he’ll have lots of opportunities against the Bucs.

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