Live In-Game Blog: Chargers at Saints Preseason Finale

Follow along for live in-game updates of the Chargers at Saints preseason contest.

Author:
Nicholas Cothrel
Publish date:
Aug 26, 2022 6:58 PM EDT

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This is the live blog for the Chargers' final preseason matchup against the Saints at the Caesars Superdome. This page will undergo in-game updates with information and analysis throughout the contest.

Final

Saints 27, Chargers 10

The Chargers go 0-3 in preseason play. They’ll face the Raiders in 16 days for the Week 1 season opener at SoFi Stadium.

Fourth Quarter

7:23 pm: JK Scott connects on a 55-yard booming punt to pin the Saints back inside their own 15-yard line.
7:31 pm: Breiden Fehoko beats the left guard with a swim move, nearly sacking Ian Book before he gets the pass off.
7:37 pm: Breiden Fehoko is down on the field being tended to by trainers.
7:39 pm: Breiden Fehoko eventually walked off on his own power to the sideline.
7:45 pm: The Saints add another field goal from 29 yards out to extend their lead late in the fourth quarter.
(Score update): Saints 27, Chargers 10
7:53 pm: The Saints kneel out the clock.

Third Quarter

6:39 pm: Easton Stick takes over at quarterback for the Chargers.
6:42 pm: Hunter Kampmoyer fumbles on the third play of the second half, and the Saints recover.
6:48 pm: Saints take advantage of the Hunter Kampmoyer fumble, going 24 yards on six plays for a touchdown.
(Score update): Saints 24, Chargers 10
6:58 pm: Cole Christiansen sacks Ian Book for an 8-yard loss.
7:08 pm: Dustin Hopkins' 50-yard field goal attempt misses wide left.

Second Quarter

5:39 pm: Chase Daniel hit Jalen Guyton for a 38-yard gain.
5:41 pm: Joshua Kelley hurdles Marcus Maye to pickup the first down on a third-and-14.
5:46 pm: Chargers go 10 plays for 75 yards and a touchdown on their second offensive drive, as Larry Rountree punches it in for a goal-line score.
(Score update): Saints 14, Chargers 7
6:10 pm: Tre' McKitty secures a one-handed grab across the middle of the field.
6:15 pm: Dustin Hopkins converts the 51-yard field goal to cut into the Saints' lead.
(Score update): Saints 14, Chargers 10
6:25 pm: Will Lutz converts a 47-yard field goal on the final play of the second quarter.
(Score update): Saints 17, Chargers 10

First Quarter

5:07 pm: Saints won the toss and elected to receive.
5:08 pm: Saints open up with Jameis Winston at quarterback.
5:08 pm: Saints offense has many starters in on the opening drive.
5:09 pm: Jameis Winston has connected with Jarvis Landry twice already, one for 20 yards and the other for 15 yards.
5:17 pm: First drive, featuring reserves for the Chargers defense vs. starters for the Saints offense, results in a nine-play, 75-yard drive and touchdown for New Orleans.
(Score update): Saints 7, Chargers 0
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5:19 pm: Chase Daniel gets the start at quarterback. Easton Stick will handle the second half.
5:22 pm: Demario Davis sacks Chase Daniel, as the Chargers offense goes three-and-out. The Saints are rolling out a handful of starters on defense.
5:27 pm: Andy Dalton takes over for the Saints at quarterback.
5:31 pm: Saints go nine plays for 62 yards and a touchdown.
(Score update): Saints 14, Chargers 0

Pregame

Date and time: Friday, Aug. 26 at 5:00 p.m. PT
Location: Caesars Superdome
TV: KCBS-LA in Los Angeles and Orange County, KFMB in San Deigo County
Broadcast: Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color analyst), LaDainian Tomlinson and Hayley Elwood (sideline reporters).
Streaming: Chargers mobile website (iOS/Safari browsers only)
Radio: ATL FM-98.7, featuring Matt "Money" Smith, Daniel Jeremiah and Shannon Farren