Slim doesn’t even describe the New Orleans Saints’ chances at making the playoffs. There is just one path, and it could be erased before the Saints even take the field in Week 16.
The Saints close out league action versus the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, so they’ll know exactly what they’re stepping into on game day.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Arlington, Texas to take on the Dallas Cowboys. If they are victorious, the Saints are eliminated from playoff contention. That’s also true if the Atlanta Falcons beat the New York Giants.
New Orleans wouldn’t have much to play for, but Darren Rizzi would still be trying to make his case to be the Saints head coach. The Saints are simply too prideful to tank, but it may be best to keep injured players like Alvin Kamara and Derek Carr off the field, health wise. Same goes for Chris Olave who had his return window opened this week.
