New Orleans (0-0) at LA Chargers (1-0)
When: Sunday, August 10th 2025
Where: SoFi Stadium,
Inglewood, CA
Time: 4:00 ET | TV: NFLN
Opening Odds: New Orleans -2/34.5
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Saints vs Chargers Recent Meetings
| Date | Away/Home | Line | ATS | Tot | Rus | Pas | Tot | Rus | Pas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/24 | NO (8) - LAC (26) | -7.5/41 | LAC/U | 366 | 117 | 249 | 378 | 122 | 256 |
| 8/20/23 | NO (22) - LAC (17) | 3.5/37 | NO/O | 339 | 61 | 278 | 309 | 120 | 189 |
| 8/26/22 | LAC (10) - NO (27) | -4/36.5 | NO/O | 366 | 161 | 205 | 239 | 64 | 175 |
| 10/12/20 | LAC (27) - NO (30) | -7/49.5 | LAC/O | 408 | 95 | 313 | 350 | 111 | 239 |
| 8/18/19 | NO (19) - LAC (17) | 2/42.5 | P/U | 324 | 163 | 161 | 304 | 78 | 226 |
| 8/25/18 | NO (36) - LAC (7) | PK/42.5 | NO/O | 334 | 110 | 224 | 166 | 104 | 62 |
| 8/20/17 | NO (13) - LAC (7) | -4/43.5 | NO/U | 265 | 157 | 108 | 158 | 66 | 92 |
| 10/2/16 | NO (35) - LAC (34) | -3.5/54 | NO/O | 275 | 83 | 192 | 346 | 38 | 308 |
| 10/7/12 | LAC (24) - NO (31) | -3.5/52.5 | NO/O | 404 | 53 | 351 | 427 | 117 | 310 |
| 8/27/10 | LAC (21) - NO (36) | -3/44.5 | NO/O | 552 | 129 | 423 | 323 | 68 | 255 |
Saints Injury Report
| Player | Status/Updated | |
|---|---|---|
| Rico Payton | CB | Ques Sept. 7 - Illness - 8/9/25 |
| Chris Olave | WR | Ques Sept. 7 - Ankle - 8/9/25 |
| Devin Neal | RB | Ques Sept. 7 - Hamstring - 8/5/25 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | Ques Sep. 7 - Groin - 8/5/25 |
| John Ridgeway III | DT | Ques Sept 7 - Undisclosed - 7/31/25 |
| Treyton Welch | TE | Ques Sep. 7th - Undisclosed - 7/30/25 |
| J.T. Gray | DB | Ques Sept. 7 - Hamstring - 7/29/25 |
| D'Marco Jackson | LB | Ques Sep. 7 - Ankle - 7/25/25 |
| Jaylan Ford | LB | Ques Sep. 7 - Leg - 7/25/25 |
| Pete Werner | LB | Ques Sep. 7 - Concussion - 8/5/25 |
| Jake Haener | QB | Ques Sep. 7 - Oblique - 7/25/25 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | Ques Sep. 7 - Knee - 7/25/25 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | Ques Sep. 7 - Knee - 7/25/25 |
| Nick Saldiveri | OL | Out indefinitely - Knee - 8/3/25 |
Chargers Injury Report
| Player | Status/Updated | |
|---|---|---|
| Rashawn Slater | OT | Ques Sep. 5th - Leg - 8/7/25 |
| Mekhi Becton | G | Ques Sept. 5 - Undisclosed - 8/5/25 |
| Otito Ogbonnia | DL | Ques Sept. 5 - Undisclosed - 8/3/25 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | Ques Sep. 5 - Undisclosed - 7/30/25 |
| Jalen Reagor | WR | Ques Sept 5 - Lower Body - 7/25/25 |
| Cam Hart | CB | Ques Sept. 5 - Shoulder - 7/24/25 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | DB | Ques Sept. 5 - Ribs - 7/24/25 |
| Savion Washington | OT | Ques Sep. 5 - Undisclosed - 7/29/25 |
| Najee Harris | RB | Ques Sep. 5 - Eye - 7/29/25 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | LB | Out indefinitely - Undisclosed - 7/24/25 |
New Rules for 2025
Every year in the NFL, they come up with new rules. Some are hardly noticed and some can effect a game or two. Here are this year’s rules changes courtesy of Bovada Sportsbook:
- New Kickoff and Touchback Spot
- On a touchback, the ball will now be placed at the 35-yard line, not the 30.
- Overtime Changes
- Regular season overtime now mirrors the playoff rules. Each team is guaranteed at least one possession, even when the first team scores a touchdown. Overtime has also been shortened to 10 minutes from 15.
- Virtual First-Down Measurements
- Like MLB, the NFL is going the digital route for specific rules and measurements. All stadiums will feature Sony Hawk-Eye technology, which utilizes camera-based tracking to determine first downs instantly. It will be immediately used this year; the chain gang will only be used as a backup.
- New Reviewable Plays
- Replay officials can now review facemasks, roughing the kicker, roughing the passer, intentional grounding, unnecessary roughness, horse-collar tackles, and tripping.
- No More “Nose Wipe” Celebrations
- You read that right. The NFL has banned the celebration where players wipe their noses as a celebration. It is now considered unsportsmanlike conduct and is a 15-yard penalty.
Prediction
I like the Chargers in this one. They have one game under their belt already and looked good on offense. Trey Lance moved the ball well and L.A. put up 34 points against the Lions. The Saints come in with a new head coach and revamped defensive coaching staff. There will be some growing pains before the Saints start showing progress. Give me the Chargers.
Pick: Chargers +1
