The New Orleans Saints lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 27-13 to start the preseason.
Injuries
The Saints faced a plethora of injuries in Sunday’s matchup, including injuries to wide receiver Bub Means, OL Will Clapp, tight end Mason Pline, and OL Trevor Penning. While the severities and clarifications on each injury haven’t been specified, four injuries to start the year are rough for the black and gold.
Saints Scoring
New Orleans only put up 13 points on the day, but had opportunities for more. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough took over at quarterback with 1:38 seconds left in the first half and led the team to the Chargers’ 13-yard line, where the team would settle for a 30-yard field goal by Blake Grupe.
The Saints’ next points would come after Shough threw a pick-six to veteran de