Questions we have after Saints' stunning Week 2 win vs. Ravens

The New Orleans Saints enter Week 3 at 1-1 after an eventful first half of the 2026 season, with the results hinging on both strong moments and unfinished issues. The team’s biggest storyline is the long-term injury to offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., out indefinitely after surgery for a high-ankle sprain. That puts Asim Richards in a more prominent role, a test after only four career starts. On offense, the Saints have struggled to establish the run through two weeks; Travis Etienne Jr. has 71 total yards and only 17 carries, and New Orleans has trailed early in both games, contributing to heavy Tyler Shough passing. Defensively, the pass rush is a question of momentum after three sacks in Week 2 against Lamar Jackson, with a key home matchup versus the Las Vegas Raiders.