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Yes, Week 8 is a must-win game for the Saints, and they're going to have to play relatively mistake-free to get the desired outcome.
By John Hendrix - Saints News Network | SI
The Saints (2-5) look to get themselves back into the win column when they take on the Chargers (3-3) in Week 8, but it's going to take stellar execution to get there. Execution is the name of the game, because New Orleans has had a serious lack of it over the past few losses. The effort has been there at times, but efforts don't directly lead to results when it's all said and done. Here's what needs to happen for them to at least start getting their season back on the right track.
Saints Keys to the Game vs. Chargers - Week 8
Get Off to a Good Start
This isn't really that hard. The Saints need to get some successful drives on both sides of the ball. They don't have to be touchdowns or three-and-outs, but forcing an early punt and getting a field goal would go a long way for a team that has lost five straight. The last thing New Orleans needs is to give up a long drive on defense or turn the ball over.The team is out of sync and there's no harmony. It's chaotic. New Orleans will give up a long drive on defense only to be followed up by a short offensive drive, which puts a tired unit back out on the field. We've also seen the offense put together a drive to claw back into the game only for the defense to give it right back. That has to stop, and when they do that they'll start having more success.
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