NFL Preseason Week 1: Saints vs. Chargers Preview, Odds, Picks (Aug 10)
- Saints vs. Chargers game marks a new chapter in New Orleans’ history.
- LA Chargers humiliated the Lions in the Hall of Fame Game, 34-7.
- The New Orleans Saints have two young QBs – Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough.
After years of having experienced QBs, the Saints are backing up the youngsters now. Meanwhile, the Chargers have an already formed team that played one preseason game.
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How to Watch
- When: Sunday, August 10, 4 pm ET
- Where: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- How to Watch: NFL NET
Saints vs. Chargers Odds
Game Preview
It is stated that Spencer Rattler has an edge in the battle for the QB starting job, but Tyler Shough is also very good. Whoever starts here, this game marks the start of a new era in Big Easy, as the Saints didn’t have youngsters in the QB position for a long time.
On the other side, their defense is stacked with talent and quality, and has the potential to create havoc for any offense. Young, Jordan, Reid, and two more rookies, DT Vernon Broughton and S Jonas Sanker, will make the Saints’ D tough as hell.
The Chargers obliterated the Lions in the opening game, 34-7, showing their defense. Let’s put it like this – Lions had 1-11 on third down and five turnovers, three picks and two fumbles. That’s enough said.
Trey Lance was good, 120 passing yards for two touchdowns, and he suffered just one sack. The Chargers generated 121 yards rushing, with Vidal, Haskins, and Miller-Hines recording 105. Vidal had two rushing touchdowns, too.
Saints vs. Chargers Head to Head
There were 14 games in total between these two franchises, with the Chargers winning 8 and the Raiders winning 6. Last year, they met in LA, where the hosts won 26-8.
Saints vs. Chargers Predictions
The Chargers’ defense, with or without starters, is too much for the young quarterbacks from New Orleans. They will crumble under pressure.
- Free NFL picks: LA Chargers win
