In May, Saints coach Kellen Moore made a prediction regarding the team’s three-way quarterback competition.

“One of these guys will rise,” Moore said.

During the preseason opener, none of the trio of candidates took a firm hold on the job.

With all three quarterbacks listed as first-stringers, Spencer Rattler got the start. In three series against the Chargers (one of which was extended by a muffed punt), he completed seven of 11 passes for 53 yards. He added 22 rushing yards on three attempts.

Rookie second-rounder Tyler Shough was up next. He got six series, completing 15 of 22 passes for 165 yards, with a touchdown and a pick-six.

Jake Haener finished things up, entering the game during the fourth quarter and completing five of eight passes for 41 yards and an interception.

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