Winston sharp, Saints top Chargers 27-10 in preseason finale
— New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston looked ready for the regular season in his first game since seriously injuring his left knee last Halloween.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Chargers
10
New Orleans Saints
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| NO | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
Caesars Superdome · 69,089 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Houston Texans | L 22-44 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | L 9-24 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | L 6-22 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 17-23 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 23-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:29 10-27
Wil Lutz 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:30 10-24
Kirk Merritt 9 Yd pass from Ian Book (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-17
Wil Lutz 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:57 10-14
Dustin Hopkins 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:55 7-14
Larry Rountree III 1 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 2:15 0-14
Mark Ingram II 2 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 9:19 0-7
Mark Ingram II 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NO
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:50 · End of Game
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LAC 1:50
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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NO 2:29
16 plays, 77 yards, 8:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:29 10-27
Wil Lutz 29 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 11:27
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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NO 13:31
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:12 · Punt
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LAC 0:43
8 plays, 26 yards, 3:56 · Missed FG
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NO 4:39
6 plays, 3 yards, 4:21 · Punt
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LAC 9:00
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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NO 10:30
6 plays, 24 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:30 10-24
Kirk Merritt 9 Yd pass from Ian Book (Wil Lutz Kick)
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LAC 13:36
3 plays, 15 yards, 1:24 · Fumble
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NO
8 plays, 46 yards, 0:57 · Field Goal
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LAC 0:57
14 plays, 56 yards, 6:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-17
Wil Lutz 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:57 10-14
Dustin Hopkins 51 Yd Field Goal
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NO 7:56
6 plays, 33 yards, 3:59 · Punt
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LAC 11:55
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:55 7-14
Larry Rountree III 1 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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NO 2:15
9 plays, 62 yards, 4:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:15 0-14
Mark Ingram II 2 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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LAC 7:06
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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NO 9:19
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:19 0-7
Mark Ingram II 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
Showing the last 24 of 24 events.
Team Stats
LAC
NO
11
1st Downs
22
7
Passing 1st downs
11
3
Rushing 1st downs
11
1
1st downs from penalties
0
4-12
3rd down efficiency
9-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
48
Total Plays
64
239
Total Yards
366
5.0
Yards per Play
5.7
8
Total Drives
9
175
Passing
205
19/28
Comp/Att
20/24
6.0
Yards per pass
8.2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-12
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-8
64
Rushing
161
19
Rushing Attempts
39
3.4
Yards per rush
4.1
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
5-40
Penalties
8-52
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:05
Possession
35:55
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- Erik McCoy Questionable
- Zach Wilson Out
- Mason Murphy Out
- Mike Reid Out
- John Ridgeway III Out
Los Angeles Chargers
- Ladd McConkey Questionable
- Justin Herbert Questionable
- Isas Waxter Questionable
- Justin Eboigbe Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Out
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