NEW ORLEANS — The game was only five minutes old, but new Ravens middle linebacker Roquan Smith’s impact was evident.
On second-and-3 at their own 29-yard line, the New Orleans Saints ran Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara behind the left guard and Smith slipped inside the gap to stop Kamara one yard short of a first down.
On the next play, the Saints ran Kamara off left tackle, only to have Smith beat a block and then double up with cornerback Marlon Humphrey to stop Kamara for no gain.
