The 2025 NFL Preseason officially kicked off for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon from a sunny SoFi Stadium in southern California, where the black and gold took on the Los Angeles Chargers in their first test under rookie head coach Kellen Moore.

First Quarter

As ever, all eyes were on the quarterback position in the lead-up to the game, as second-year pro Spencer Rattler was named the starter after his impressive early training camp showings.

But it was the Saints‘ defense that hit the field first in this one, with a pass breakup by Isaac Yiadom forcing an early punt by the Chargers to set up an opening drive for Rattler and the offense.

Despite a few nice plays in which Rattler showed poise in the pocket – highlighted by a big gain on a connection with Cedrick Wilson Jr –

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