The New Orleans Saints may be dow 21 players going into the Monday Night matchup against the Miami Dolphins, but that won't stop them from believing they can put together a winning roster and gameplan. The Saints went so far as to sign Blake Bortles to back up young Ian Book and even call Drew Brees and Phillip Rivers to try to lure them out of retirement. The NFL is not going to move this game, so New Orleans must find a way to win under more trying circumstances.No Taysom hill and Trevor Siemian has dominated the airwaves this week, but the Saints may have a big concern on the defensive side as well without both Demario Davis and Kwon Alexander. Can rookie Pete Werner step up into a shot-caller role? And will Zack Baun be the guy to line up beside him despite struggling in Week 2? The Saints will have most of their go-to secondary available, but ironman Malcolm Jenkins looks poised to miss the Monday Night showdown. How New Orleans plays to the strengths of what they have vs. being concerned with what they don't will decide this game.The Saints will also be without key special teams players this week in Pro Bowler JT Gray andRB Dwayne Washington among others. Who will step up in their absence? And how working without Special Teams Coordinator Darren Rizzi impacts this game. The Carolina Panthers are losing players to their own concerns around COVID protocols, Brain Burns and Shaq Thompson highlight the list. But something to keep an eye on as the Saints and Panthers square off next weekend.Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Saints Podcast on these platforms… ? Apple https://apple.co/3tzKxZe? Spotify https://bit.ly/lockedonsaints? Audacy https://bit.ly/3fbxW9B? Google https://bit.ly/3hmkmD6? Megaphone https://bit.ly/3y9ULmzFollow Locked On Podcast Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetworkCheck out all of our NFL Coverage:linktr.ee/lockedonnflFollow Ross on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossJacksonNOLASupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices