The Chargers beat the Saints 20-10 in the final game of NFL preseason Week 1 as the quarterback competition between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough continues.

Rookies, big plays, and underwhelming performances to highlight during the Saints’ loss in the preseason opener.

The Los Angeles Chargers have secured a 27-13 win over the New Orleans Saints in a preseason game. Trey Lance scrambled for a 5-yard touchdown, and rookie Eric Rogers had two interceptions, including a 43-yard pick-6.

The Chargers had another impressive preseason showing, and several depth players saw their stock rise ahead of 53-man rosters being finalized soon.

But Lance wasn’t the only runner to find success against the Saints’ run defense. Los Angeles ended the day with 148 rushing yards on 34 attempts, averaging 4.4 yards a carry. Running backs Raheim Sanders and Hassan Haskins each put up 42 and 33 yards, respectively, with Haskins averaging 5.5 yards a carry.

Watch game highlights from the Los Angeles Chargers vs. New Orleans Saints game in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Preseason season.

The Los Angeles Chargers will be without one of their breakout stars of the 2025 preseason schedule against the Los Angeles Rams.

Sunday NFL preseason action continues with Taylor Heinicke and the Los Angeles Chargers facing Spencer Rattler and the New Orleans Saints in the afternoon game.

Watch highlights from the Preseason Week 1 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New Orleans Saints during the 2025 NFL season.

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming joint practice between the Rams and Saints. The Rams and Saints will practice together this Thursday, Aug. 14. They'll start at 11 a.m. PT and wrap things up at 1 p.m., so it'll be about a 2-hour practice. Here's what McVay said about the plan yesterday.