The San Francisco 49ers head to the Big Easy to face off with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, but the 49ers’ offense will look significantly different with Mac Jones starting at quarterback. George Kittle is on injured reserve for at least four games, also. The test for the 49ers will be generating offense with Jones starting and missing the best tight end in the NFL. The Saints played the Arizona Cardinals down to the wire in Week 1 and will be looking for their first win under new head coach Kellen Moore.
Here is what to look for on Sunday.
The Saints’ blitz rate
Brandon Staley is the defensive coordinator in New Orleans, and if Week 1 is any indication, he will push the 49ers’ offensive line with different pressure looks. The Saints blitzed 35.1% (tenth-highest in Week 1) and finis