Yeah, even though this technically isn't a must win game it sure feels like it is.
Getting a win this week would go against all logic. The Saints are 7.5 underdogs. The Chargers give up the least ppg in the league at 13.8 and the Saints yield about 100 more yards per game than the Bolts do. That's worth 7 points right there.
The Saints will have to win the Turnover battle. They can't afford to give any away. Herbert isn't throwing picks this year. Rattler has to get the ball out early to the open receiver and can't bail out of the pocket constantly. He can't take many sacks or throw any picks. That's all a tall order.