Aug 20, 2023; Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) is tackled by New Orleans Saints linebacker Jaylon Smith (59) and safety Johnathan Abram (24). Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY
By Bob Rose | Saints News Network
The New Orleans Saints won their second straight preseason game with a 22-17 defeat of the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. Most of the starters from both teams didn't suit up at all, having gotten their work in during two days of joint practices earlier in the week.
Jameis Winston got the start at quarterback and played the entire first half, completing 13 of 21 throws for 169 yards. Winston was deadly down the field, but also showed the patience to check down when necessary. Jake Haener took the reigns for the second half and completed 11 of 17 for 118 yards. He looked much more confident than he did in his first outing. Both quarterbacks showed terrific ability to escape pressure and made big plays down the field.
New Orleans scored just one touchdown, but had three different scoring plays wiped out by a Lucas Krull drop and two penalties on Bryan Edwards. The passing game was crisp, despite erratic protection. The running game struggled, mostly because of poor blocking, and managed just 61 yards on 21 carries.
Defensively, the Saints were extremely disruptive throughout the evening. They registered five sacks and forced three turnovers. The Chargers didn't record their first 1st down of the game until their fourth drive and had only 25 rushing yards on their first seven possessions. ...
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