Spencer Rattler will be the starting quarterback when the Saints open the preseason on Sunday against the Chargers.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Rattler will get the start, second-round rookie Tyler Shough will go next, and Jake Haener will play third.

“We’ll start Spencer in the game, and then from there we’ll go Tyler, and then Jake,” Moore said.

Moore said this doesn’t necessarily mean Rattler is in the lead to be the regular-season starter, but that Rattler’s performance in training camp justifies giving him the first preseason start.

“He’s earned his way as he’s gone through this,” Moore said.

None of the quarterbacks will be playing with the full first-string offense, as Moore said he plans to hold out several starters on both sides of the ball. And Moore said the preseas

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