The new-look New Orleans Saints started the 2025 preseason with a trip to Southern California to take on the Los Angeles Chargers. Here are three things we learned in a 27-13 loss that won't hurt in the standings but exposed several weak points on the roster.

Quarterback questions

The Saints had been waiting for a chance to see their quarterback competition continue in a live-game setting. But the picture remains muddled. Spencer Rattler (7 of 11, 53 yards, lost fumble) was unspectacular in five scoreless first-half drives. Tyler Shough (15 of 22, 165 yards) was generally more steady and had by far the biggest play with a 54-yard touchdown to Mason Tipton but also an ugly interception returned for a Chargers touchdown. The search for the Week 1 starter continues.

Defensive debut

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