The Saints got a great chance to score after the Chargers fumbled a punt with Saints tight end Treyton Welch recovering at the 17-yard line. But running back Kendre Milller’s fourth-and-goal run from the 1-yard line was stopped short at the 4-yard line. Miller had six carries for 15 yards and a nice kickoff return.
It looked like defensive tackle Khristian Boyd got the Saints on the scoreboard when he sacked Los Angeles quarterback Taylor Heinicke in the end zone for safety with 1:47 to play in the first quarter but the play was overturned on review resulting in just a sack for a 7-yard loss.
The Chargers entered halftime with a 9-3 lead as they scored on a 44-yard Cameron Dicker field goal with 13:30 to play and a 5-yard run by reserve quarterback Trey Lance (two-point attempt failed). He was very effective running the ball, carrying four times for 36 yards.
The following players were not in uniform for the game: linebacker Demario Davis, defensive end Jasheen Davis, receiver Moochie Dixon, safety J.T. Gray, defensive end Cameron Jordan, running back Devin Neal (hamstring), receiver Chris Olave (ankle), cornerback Alontae Taylor, receiver Chris Tyree, and offensive lineman Landon Young.
The following players were in uniform but didn’t play: defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, defensive end Carl Granderson, running back Alvin Kamara, and defensive end Chase Young.