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Sights and sounds from Chargers, Saints joint practices – Day 2

Some highlights from the Chargers’ second joint practice with the Saints.

The Chargers hosted the Saints for two joint practices before their preseason matchup on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

Below are some sights and sounds from the second session at Jack Hammett Sports Complex, courtesy of media members and fans in attendance.

Sights and sounds from Chargers, Saints joint practices – Day 1

Some highlights from the Chargers’ first joint practice with the Saints.

The Chargers are hosting the Saints for two joint practices, Thursday and Friday, before their preseason matchup on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

Below are some sights and sounds from the first session at Jack Hammett Sports Complex, courtesy of media members and fans in attendance.

Watch: Chargers WR Keenan Allen makes spectacular one-handed grab vs. Saints

Keenan Allen is having a great summer.

The Chargers had the first joint practice with the Saints on Thursday.

Both teams had their fair share of moments, but one of the day’s biggest highlights was a one-handed catch by wide receiver Keenan Allen.

Allen was one-on-one with Saints cornerback Bradley Roby in coverage, and he beat him off the line. Quarterback Justin Herbert then found him down the field and Allen put his body on the line to reel in the pass.

Allen proceeded to throw the ball into the crowd.

While he is getting up in age, set to be 31 this season and coming off an injury-riddled campaign, Allen is still a play-maker when healthy, as evident from catches like this. He is still one of the best route runners in the league and is a safety blanket on third down.

Allen has been vital to the Bolts’ offense throughout his professional career. During that span, Allen has caught 796 passes for 9,287 yards and 52 touchdowns.

5 matchups to watch in Chargers-Saints joint practices

The Chargers and Saints should benefit from these matchups.

The Chargers and Saints are linking up for two consecutive joint practices before facing off in the second preseason matchup on Sunday.

Each team has really good players on both sides of the ball, which means there will be some key matchups to keep an eye out for.

Here are five to monitor closely.

Drew Brees on Chargers QB Justin Herbert: ‘He can be a 15-year franchise guy’

The future Hall of Fame quarterback knows the Chargers have a good one on their hands.

The Chargers got 15 years out of Philip Rivers and now the team is hoping to get the same duration out of Justin Herbert. Future Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees believes that the franchise will be able to.

In a recent interview with NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico, Brees had plenty of praise for the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, specifically lauding his attributes.

“I don’t think I’ve seen an athlete quite like him. We played them last year, and I was impressed,” Brees said. “Then I saw him at mini-camp in OTAs and was amazed at how big and strong he is.

“His forearms and hands look like he has been digging fence-post holes his entire life. He is good, smart and has those leadership qualities. You talk about building an offense around a guy, he can be a 15-year franchise guy.”

Brees spent some time with Herbert at Los Angeles’ mandatory minicamp last month for a mock meeting with NBC Sports. There, Brees also talked highly of Herbert, saying that “his physical tools are as good as anybody he’s ever seen.”

Having previously played under offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi with the Saints, Brees believes that his system will be tailor-made for Herbert, and the tools and weapons that he has around him will only further his chances to succeed.

Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints Prediction, Game Preview

Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints prediction, game preview, and fantasy player to watch.

Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints prediction, game preview, and fantasy player to watch.

Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints Broadcast

Date: Monday, October 12
Game Time: 8:15 ET
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Network: ESPN

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Los Angeles Chargers (1-3) vs New Orleans Saints (2-2) Game Preview

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Why Los Angeles Chargers Will Win

The Chargers need Justin Herbert to get hot early. The newbie has been solid, he’s showing why he’s going to be franchise-superstar for the next decade once he gets more time logged in, and the passing game isn’t afraid to take shots down the field. New Orleans has allowed 11 touchdown passes so far – third-most in the NFL and hasn’t been a rock at slowing down long drives. As long as he’s not throwing bad picks, Herbert should have a strong day, but …

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Why New Orleans Saints Will Win

The LA secondary has been getting picked apart a bit too much. That happens when you face Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, and now it’s up to Drew Brees to hit the midrange throws enough to keep things moving. The Charger run defense has only allowed one touchdown so far, but this is the week for New Orleans to hammer away a bit with …

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Fantasy Football Player To Watch

RB Latavius Murray, New Orleans
Look for the Saints to jump out to a big lead and then pound Murray to run out the clock. Alvin Kamara might be the star of the running game show, but with Drew Brees painfully missing Michael Thomas for the passing game, the ground attack has to continue to do more. That means more chances for Murray.

What’s Going To Happen

Here’s the problem – Herbert is playing well for a rookie, the Chargers aren’t bad, and they have enough good parts to the puzzle to battle anyone … and they lose.

LA will keep this close and make it a fight, but the running game won’t work well enough and Herbert won’t make the fourth quarter throws that Brees will.

Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints Prediction, Line

New Orleans 31, Los Angeles 27
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New Orleans -8.5, o/u: 50.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2.5

Must See Rating: 3

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