Saints vs. Texans Pregame Report - Week 6

The Saints are out to prove that last week's win over the Pats wasn't a fluke, while the Texans look to shake off a tough last-second loss to the Falcons.

Author:
John Hendrix
Publish date:
Oct 15, 2023 9:07 AM EDT

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New Orleans Saints

Week 6 sees the Saints (3-2) marching into Houston to take on the Texans (2-3) at NRG Stadium. It's just the sixth time that these two play in the regular season, with their most recent matchup being a thriller to help kickoff the 2019 season. Interestingly enough, the home team has won in all of these matchups, so it'd be a good time for Dennis Allen and company to fix that on Sunday. Here's our Pregame Report.

Week 6 Saints Pregame Report

All-Time Series: The Saints lead the all-time series 3-2.

Where to Watch: FOX (12:00 p.m. CT), Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Kristina Pink (field reporter)

Where to Stream: FuboTV (Start Your Free Trial Here), Saints App, NFL+

Where to Listen: WWL Radio locally (105.3FM) with Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister, and Jeff Nowak (sideline reporter); SIRIUSXM: 121/387 (NO), 135/229 (HOU)

Referee: Alan Eck

Current Lines: Saints -1.5 (O/U at 42.5)

Jersey Combo: White Jerseys, Black Pants

Last 5 Matchups

9/9/19 - Saints 30, Texans 28
11/29/15 - Texans 24, Saints 6
9/25/11 - Saints 40, Texans 33
11/18/07 - Texans 23, Saints 10
9/14/03 - Saints 31, Texans 10

Broadcast Map (via 506sports): The game is projected in blue on FOX, as they have the doubleheader this week. Be sure to check your local listings for the game.

Saints-Texans projected in Green
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Saints Notes and Storylines for Week 6

MAKING STROUD'S DAY TOUGH

C.J. Stroud hasn't been playing like a rookie, and that's a compliment. The Saints defense is fully aware of how well he has been performing this season, drawing some comparisons to what Jordan Love was able to do against them in Green Bay. Stroud has yet to throw an interception this season, and New Orleans is hoping that changes today after being able to get several turnovers last week. Their defense is much further along in this early season than they were last year in that department.

Getting the pass rush going will be important, as always. However, the Saints can't let Stroud extend plays. The front seven will be big here in this game, and if they can rattle the cages early, then it could be a fruitful day on defense.

FEED KAMARA

Getting the ball to Alvin Kamara was a really good and successful strategy last week, and he should continue to be a big focal part of the offensive attack on Sunday. The Texans have had some trouble with runners, so using a good one-two punch of Kamara and Kendre Miller could go a long way. Also, using them in the passing game in space will prove to be fruitful. We could also see a bit more Taysom Hill. Something to keep an eye on is that fullback Adam Prentice went on injured reserve on Saturday, so Hill and J.P. Holtz could be utilized there.

FEED OFF THE CROWD

This seems a bit odd, but perhaps not when you think about it. The Astros are hosting the Rangers this evening, which is going to draw a good bit more eyes on it than this game. Houston is full of Louisiana transplants that were affected by hurricanes over the years, mainly Hurricane Katrina. This could be a very black and gold crowd out there on Sunday when kickoff hits, so the Saints need to make the most of it.