Saints cap productive week with 36-7 win over Chargers
Alvin Kamara ran for a 2-yard touchdown, and the New Orleans Saints capped a productive week in Southern California with a 36-7 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night.
National Football League
FINAL
New Orleans Saints
36
Los Angeles Chargers
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 0 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 36 |
| LAC | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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Touchdown 5:26 36-7
Tre'Quan Smith 5 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Jonathan Williams Rush Failed)
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Touchdown 14:02 30-7
Marcus Williams 58 Yd Interception Return (Boston Scott Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 2:29 22-7
Taysom Hill 11 Yd Run (Taysom Hill Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 0:00 14-7
Wil Lutz 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:46 11-7
Wil Lutz 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:48 8-7
Alvin Kamara 2 Yd Run (Drew Brees Pass to Michael Thomas for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 3:13 0-7
Detrez Newsome 5 Yd Run (Caleb Sturgis Kick)
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NO
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:02 · End of Game
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LAC 1:02
9 plays, 12 yards, 4:24 · Downs
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NO 5:26
13 plays, 60 yards, 6:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:26 36-7
Tre'Quan Smith 5 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Jonathan Williams Rush Failed)
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LAC 11:54
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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LAC 14:02
6 plays, 24 yards, 3:27 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:02 30-7
Marcus Williams 58 Yd Interception Return (Boston Scott Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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NO 2:29
8 plays, 48 yards, 5:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:29 22-7
Taysom Hill 11 Yd Run (Taysom Hill Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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LAC 7:49
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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NO 10:33
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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LAC 12:42
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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NO
5 plays, 40 yards, 1:20 · Field Goal
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LAC 1:20
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:26 · Punt
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NO 1:46
14 plays, 74 yards, 8:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 14-7
Wil Lutz 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:46 11-7
Wil Lutz 25 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 9:51
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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NO 12:48
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:48 8-7
Alvin Kamara 2 Yd Run (Drew Brees Pass to Michael Thomas for Two-Point Conversion)
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LAC 3:13
8 plays, 42 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:13 0-7
Detrez Newsome 5 Yd Run (Caleb Sturgis Kick)
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NO 6:52
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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LAC 8:49
9 plays, 59 yards, 4:49 · Downs
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NO 13:38
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:22 · Interception
Showing the last 25 of 25 events.
Team Stats
NO
LAC
20
1st Downs
15
12
Passing 1st downs
5
7
Rushing 1st downs
7
1
1st downs from penalties
3
6-13
3rd down efficiency
4-11
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
60
Total Plays
52
334
Total Yards
166
5.6
Yards per Play
3.2
9
Total Drives
9
224
Passing
62
21/27
Comp/Att
14/23
8.0
Yards per pass
2.3
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-32
110
Rushing
104
32
Rushing Attempts
25
3.4
Yards per rush
4.2
3-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
8-58
Penalties
4-47
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:08
Possession
26:52
Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers
- Trey Pipkins III Injured Reserve
- David Njoku Injured Reserve
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Keaton Mitchell Questionable
- Ladd McConkey Questionable
New Orleans Saints
- Travis Etienne Jr. Injured Reserve
- Erik McCoy Out
- Christen Miller Out
- Taliese Fuaga Out
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
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