NFL WEEK 8 SCORE PREDICTION SAINTS VS CHARGERS

Thu, Oct 24, 2024
by SetTheNarrative.cappertek.com

1 PM Sunday Game: Week 8 - New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Chargers

This Week 8 matchup features the struggling New Orleans Saints at 2-5 with rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler taking the reins against the Los Angeles Chargers sitting at 3-3. The Chargers, led by Justin Herbert, will look to rebound from a tough Week 7 loss to the Cardinals (15-17), while the Saints are coming off an ugly Thursday night defeat to Denver, 10-33.

Vegas Line: Chargers are 7-point favorites, with the Over/Under set at 41 points.

Game Outlook:

Saints: The decision to start rookie Spencer Rattler instead of Derek Carr highlights the Saints' internal struggles this season. Rattler’s inexperience will be a major issue against a Chargers defense that can put pressure on young QBs. While the Saints have talent on defense, they’ve been inconsistent and allowed Denver to put up 33 points last week.
Chargers: Justin Herbert is clearly the superior QB in this matchup, and with the Saints’ defensive weaknesses, Herbert is poised for a bounce-back performance. The Chargers' Week 7 loss to the Cardinals was a close one, but they’ve shown flashes of being a solid team when they execute efficiently on offense.

Prediction:

Based on the model, the Saints don't stand much of a chance, even if Derek Carr were starting. Spencer Rattler's inexperience only makes things worse. It would take some serious “hocus pocus” from the refs or a wildly unexpected performance for the Saints to pull off a win in this game.

Final Score Prediction: Chargers 28-14 Saints.