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NEW ORLEANS — The game was only five minutes old, but new Ravens middle linebacker Roquan Smith’s impact was evident.

Studs and Duds from the New Orleans Saints' frustrating 27-13 loss to Baltimore Ravens, via @DillySanders:

Another frustrating offensive performance for New Orleans had many wondering if there could be another change behind center.

After one week of optimism, the big questions are back for the Saints. 7 takeaways from Monday's loss to the Ravens, via @RossJacksonNOLA:

Dennis Allen says a blowout loss to the Ravens won't lead to another QB change

Kenyan Drake rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Houston had an interception to go with his third straight multiple-sack game, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 27-13

The quarterback has a 2-3 record after starting the past five games.

Here's a look back at Week 8's action, and fantasy advice for the week ahead:

The Los Angeles Times' NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week's matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last week's record 10-5 (.667); season 71-52-1 (.582). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-9 (.400); season 58-63-2…

Tagovailoa's comeback effort vs. Detroit pushed him to the top. The rest of the top 10 is dotted with names you wouldn't expect.

Shutting out the red-hot Raiders gave New Orleans a big boost. Where the Saints clock in on NFL power rankings going into Week 9: