Chargers Fall to Saints in Preseason Finale

The Chargers wrapped up preseason against the Saints on Friday night in New Orleans.

Here’s a quick recap of the 27-10 loss:

The Saints won the toss and elected to receive. With the Saints playing their starting offense against Chargers backup defenders, New Orleans struck first with a 75-yard touchdown drive to open the game. The Saints rolled out their defensive starters, too, and forced a three-and-out on the Chargers opening possession. New Orleans then made it 14-0 after another touchdown drive. But the Bolts offense showed a spark with a 38-yard pass from Chase Daniel to Jalen Guyton that put the Chargers in Saints territory.

Facing a third-and-14 to open the quarter, Joshua Kelley showed off his hops by hurdling a defender on a 15-yard run. Larry Rountree got the Bolts on the board with a 1-yard score to cap a 10-play, 75-yard drive. Dustin Hopkins’ extra point cut the score to 14-7. The Chargers then forced a punt before putting together another scoring drive. The Bolts went 56 yards in 14 plays — highlighted by a 22-yard reception by Hunter Kampmoyer — before Hopkins hit a 51-yard field goal with under a minute left in the half. The Saints kicked a 47-yard field goal at the end of the half to make it 17-10 at the break.