It's hard to understate the importance of the New Orleans Saints' final preseason game.
While many starters will sit out the game, leading some people to label the exhibition as meaningless, the finale is actually a huge opportunity for several players.
For some guys on the roster bubble, Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams will be a chance to solidify a job, either on the 53-man roster or the practice squad, before Saturday's cut-down day. For some others, this could be the last time they put on an NFL uniform.
"It's never easy," veteran offensive lineman Jermon Bushrod said.