Regarding NO and KC, I don't WANT to lose those games, but...

If we lose those games, I will not be bothered at all. McVay has an excellent track record of learning from his losses against an opposing coach/team. For instance, the second Seattle game last year. Or this year's "rematch" against the Vikings. If the path to the Lombardi trophy goes through New Orleans and Kansas City, and we lose to both of them in the regular season... watch out.

Only caveat to the above: beating New Orleans could be crucial to securing HFA.