When analysts reveal their predictions for the New Orleans Saints' Week 2 clash against the San Francisco 49ers, one thing they should keep in mind is the 49ers' success rate without George Kittle. If recent trends continue, Kittle missing this week’s game means the Saints will win.
Kittle suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 versus the Seattle Seahawks. After the game, the tight end was placed on injured reserve, so he's guaranteed to be out for the next four games. That's one less player the Saints have to gameplan for. Deeper than that, Kittle's absence has been the 49ers' kryptonite in recent years.