The Los Angeles Chargers continue preseason play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Taylor Heinicke will be the starting quarterback for the Bolts.
Stay up to date with all the notable plays as they happen throughout the game.
Final: Chargers 27, Saints 13
Chargers continue to pour it in
The Chargers’ scoring continued as undrafted rookie running back Raheim Sanders rushed for an 11-yard touchdown.
Chargers 27, Saints 10
Eric Rogers puts the game on ice
Eric Rogers, the undrafted rookie cornerback out of Rutgers, continued his outstanding performance by picking off quarterback Jake Haener on a pass intended for wide receiver Dante Pettis. It was Rogers’ second interception of the game.
Chargers go up again by double digits
After exchanging punts, the Chargers pulled further ahead as kicker Cameron Dicker’s 40-yard field goal attempt was good.
Chargers 20, Saints 10
Saints cut the deficit
In response to his interception, quarterback Tyler Shough found wide receiver Mason Tipton wide open down the field for a 54-yard touchdown.
Chargers 17, Saints 10
Pick 6
The Chargers and Saints exchanged three-and-outs to start the second half. New Orleans got the ball back, and undrafted rookie cornerback Eric Rogers intercepted quarterback Tyler Shough and returned it for a touchdown. Los Angeles attempted a two-point conversion and was successful.
Chargers 17, Saints 3
Halftime
Chargers 9, Saints 3
QB Trey Lance: 3/5, 26 yards, 4 carries, 36 yards
S RJ Mickens: 5 tackles
EDGE Caleb Murphy: 2 sacks
Chargers extend their lead
The Chargers orchestrated a 14-play, 85-yard drive that resulted in a quarterback Trey Lance rushing touchdown. They went for two, but running back Raheim Sanders was met in the backfield.
Chargers 9, Saints 0
Chargers score first
After taking over in Saints territory, the Chargers quickly went three and out. Kicker Cameron Dicker connected from 44 yards out to give Los Angeles the first points of the game.
Chargers 3, Saints 0
Caleb Murphy continues to dominate
On the opening play of the second quarter, edge rusher Caleb Murphy beat the right tackle and forced a fumble on quarterback Spencer Rattler. Defensive tackle Justin Eboigbe recovered from the Saints’ 33-yard line.
Bends but doesn’t break
After running back Nyheim Miller-Hines fumbled the punt return, the Saints recovered and took over from the Chargers’ 17-yard line. Los Angeles’ red-zone defense stood tall, which ended in a linebacker Troy Dye run stuff on 4th-and-goal from the one-yard line for a turnover on downs.
0-0 with 3:58 remaining in the first quarter
Chargers vs. Saints time today
What channel is Chargers vs. Saints game on today?
Chargers vs. Network will broadcast on NFL Network. Noah Engle and Dan Fouts will call the game from the booth at SoFi Stadium, with Jaime Maggio reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Los Angeles Chargers 2025 preseason schedule
Thursday, July 31st: vs. Detroit Lions: W, 34-7
Sunday, August 10th: vs. New Orleans Saints (4 p.m. ET, NFL Network)
Saturday, August 16th: at Los Angeles Rams (7 p.m. ET)
Saturday, August 23rd: at San Francisco 49ers (8:30 p.m. ET)
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers vs. Saints highlights: Los Angeles’ balanced attack secures win over New Orleans
Reporting by Gavino Borquez, Chargers Wire / Chargers Wire
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