Saints top Chargers 13-7 as Brees, Rivers are both held out
Alvin Kamara ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the New Orleans Saints beat the Los Angeles Chargers 13-7 on Sunday night.
National Football League
FINAL
New Orleans Saints
13
Los Angeles Chargers
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| LAC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 23-22 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New York Giants | W 34-27 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | L 13-23 | NFL |
| 10/5/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | L 24-45 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:11 13-7
Wil Lutz 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:52 10-7
Dexter McCoil 99 Yd Interception Return (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Field Goal 8:37 10-0
Wil Lutz 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:47 7-0
Alvin Kamara 50 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NO
1 play, -2 yards, 0:36 · End of Game
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LAC 0:36
7 plays, -13 yards, 1:35 · Interception
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NO 2:11
14 plays, 67 yards, 6:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:11 13-7
Wil Lutz 26 Yd Field Goal
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NO 8:52
10 plays, 47 yards, 4:59 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:52 10-7
Dexter McCoil 99 Yd Interception Return (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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LAC 13:51
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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NO 14:42
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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LAC 0:57
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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NO 3:45
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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LAC 4:45
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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NO 6:23
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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LAC 7:35
6 plays, 42 yards, 2:48 · Fumble
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NO 10:23
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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LAC 11:26
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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NO 13:33
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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LAC
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:54 · End of Half
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NO 0:54
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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LAC 1:41
10 plays, 45 yards, 2:48 · Downs
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NO 4:29
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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LAC 5:59
8 plays, 23 yards, 3:47 · Punt
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NO 9:46
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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LAC 10:38
6 plays, 25 yards, 4:12 · Punt
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NO 14:50
6 plays, 26 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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LAC 3:06
8 plays, 24 yards, 5:31 · Punt
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NO 8:37
8 plays, 44 yards, 3:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:37 10-0
Wil Lutz 53 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 11:41
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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NO 13:47
1 play, 50 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:47 7-0
Alvin Kamara 50 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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LAC 13:55
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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Team Stats
NO
LAC
15
1st Downs
13
5
Passing 1st downs
7
8
Rushing 1st downs
4
2
1st downs from penalties
2
3-14
3rd down efficiency
5-17
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
63
Total Plays
69
265
Total Yards
158
4.2
Yards per Play
2.3
14
Total Drives
13
108
Passing
92
13/27
Comp/Att
17/32
3.6
Yards per pass
2.3
1
Interceptions thrown
1
3-27
Sacks-Yards Lost
8-68
157
Rushing
66
33
Rushing Attempts
29
4.8
Yards per rush
2.3
0-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-1
6-74
Penalties
7-67
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
27:50
Possession
32:10
Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers
- Branson Taylor Out
- Trey Pipkins III Injured Reserve
- Kayode Awosika Questionable
- Kendall Williamson Out
- Isas Waxter Out
New Orleans Saints
- Christen Miller Injured Reserve
- Travis Etienne Jr. Questionable
- Erik McCoy Out
- Taliese Fuaga Out
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
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