The 2016-17′ New Orleans Saints preview with game by game predictions

Sep 4, 2016

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 26: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts before a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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ANAHEIM, CA: Eric Dickerson of the Los Angeles Rams rushes against the New Orleans Saints at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California /

No the Saints won’t get running back Eric Dickerson who is featured above. What they do get is a dose of running back Todd Gurley who runs for over 170 yards. The Saints are the better team on paper, but turnovers get the best of them. This loss dampens any hope for the playoffs.

Score Rams 28 Saints 21

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