What happened: New Orleans centers its game plan on rallying to the ball, rushing with integrity and playing keep away entering Sunday's matchup. The game has not started yet.
Why it matters: Those priorities point to possession and defensive discipline as the Saints' early focus. With the score still 0-0, the first read will come once New Orleans opens the game.
By the numbers: Score at scheduled start: New Orleans Saints 0, Baltimore Ravens 0.
What to watch: Watch whether New Orleans can turn that formula into clean early possessions once play begins.