The New Orleans Saints are resting during their bye week, so what should fans be watching? If they’re still in the mood for more football, then Week 14’s prime-time matchups are intriguing. Both games featured on Sunday night and Monday evening are highlighting teams that have been linked to ex-Saints head coach Sean Payton, who is on the look for a new squad in 2023.
Sunday night’s kickoff on NBC will showcase the Los Angeles Chargers (6-6) against the visiting Miami Dolphins (8-4). The Chargers have been an obvious fit for Payton as a warm-weather team with a young franchise quarterback and a talent-rich roster; they’d be an ideal landing spot for him, and they shouldn’t have any hangups in trading valuable draft assets given everyone already in their building. The shine has come off of head coach Brandon Staley quickly, and another loss here could put quarterback Justin Herbert just a little closer towards working with Payton someday.
