The Saints, remarkably, will be starting the second quarter of the 2019 Season with a 3-1 record even after a very tough September schedule and the loss of Drew Brees early in Week 2. Teddy Bridgewater has done a good enough job of keeping things together and avoiding mistakes.
That September schedule for the Saints had them up against the Texans, Rams, Seahawks and Cowboys. That is three division-winning teams from 2018, Texans, Rams and Cowboys, and the Seahawks who finished second in their division. All four were playoff teams last year and all four are contenders this year.