Fleur-de-Links, October 12: Who’s in and who’s out for Saints’ game against the Chargers

New Orleans Saints:

Saints favored heavily in Monday Night Football contest vs. Los Angeles Chargers - Canal Street Chronicles

The Saints are favored by more than 7 points against the Los Angeles Chargers for Monday Night Football.

Falcons fire Dan Quinn, Thomas Dimitroff after 0-5 start - Saints Wire

After falling to 0-5, the Atlanta Falcons have fired their head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff.

Super Bowl LV Odds: Saints in Position to Make A Run - Canal Street Chronicles

According to multiple analysts, the Saints still remain near the top of NFL teams that will make it to Super Bowl LV.

Chargers’ Justin Herbert will challenge Saints, but they’ve handled rookie QBs before - NOLA

Los Angeles Chargers’ rookie quarterback Justin Herbert will be a difficult challenge for the Saints, in part because there is so little professional footage of him.

UPDATE: Saints WR Michael Thomas OUT vs. Chargers after practice altercation - Canal Street Chronicles

After reportedly punching C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Michael Thomas has been suspended for Week 5’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers place RB Austin Ekeler on injured reserve - ESPN

Los Angeles Chargers’ star running back Austin Ekeler has been placed on injured reserve, officially ruling him out of the Monday Night Football game against the Saints.

Saints vs Chargers final injury report: Janoris Jenkins out, Marshon Lattimore questionable - Canal Street Chronicles

Janoris Jenkins, Justin Hardee, and Deonte Harris have all been ruled out for Saints’ Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, and Andrus Peat, Jared Cook, Marcus Davenport, Marshon Lattimore, and Sheldon Rankins are all questionable.