Saints' Decision Not to Draft Shedeur Sanders as Unpopular as Ever After NFL Preseason Debut originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Following the stellar showing of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the Cleveland Browns' 30-10 preseason opening win over the Carolina Panthers, it was the New Orleans Saints who seemed to catch the most heat.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kylan Guidry (59) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin- Oncea)

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough had a "welcome to the NFL" moment in his preseason debut when Los Angeles Chargers rookie Eric Rogers intercepted a Shough pass and scampered 43 yards for a pick-six.

The New Orleans Saints came up short in a preseason loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Here are the highlights:

The Los Angeles Chargers will try to replicate their success from the NFL Hall of Fame Game, while the New Orleans Saints will take the field for the first time since the end of last season in a Week 1 NFL preseason contest on Sunday.

Trey Lance led the Chargers’ attack, passing for 55 yards while rushing for 48 yards and a touchdown. Rookie cornerback Eric Rogers had two interceptions, including a pick six, but suffered a late injury. Rookie Tyler Shough made his debut for New Orleans, passing for 165 yards with one touchdown and one interception.