Down their most dangerous wide receiver, Rashee Rice, and best running back, Isaiah Pacheco, the Chiefs are not the explosive team some perceive. Kansas City has scored just 39 combined points the past two weeks taking on the Chargers and Falcons.

The Saints have a solid, well-coached defense that gives up the seventh-fewest points per game at 17.5.

Kansas City's strength is its defense, which surrenders just 18 points a game.

The Saints are dealing with a cluster injury problem to their offensive line. Out are Pro Bowl center Erik, McCoy, his backup center Shane Lemieux and guard Cesar Ruiz. Swingman Lucas Patrick is questionable. Also out is Taysom Hill, the Saints' unique gadget player and highly effective goal line runner.

So expect the Saints to have plenty of problems keeping elite defensive lineman Chris Jones away from Derek Carr, who is one of the least effective quarterbacks when under a heavy pass rush.