Michael Thomas isn’t playing tonight because he punched his teammate. That’s very funny, but it would be even funnier if the Saints lost. The Chargers will hopefully help that particular dream come true.
The Chargers have been at least entertaining this year, a game squad with Justin Herbert slinging the ball all over the place. The Saints, meanwhile, have wins but have been less entertaining and capable than in years past, thanks in part to a collapsing defense and in larger part due to Drew Brees finally hitting the upper age limit his arm will allow.