Saints roster hopefuls Tyler Shough, Mason Tipton, and Isaiah Stalbird boost their stock despite loss to Chargers in preseason opener.

Some New Orleans Saints players thrived in the team's first game of the preseason, while others faltered. Here's a stock watch update:

The Los Angeles Chargers have secured a 27-13 win over the New Orleans Saints in a preseason game. Trey Lance scrambled for a 5-yard touchdown, and rookie Eric Rogers had two interceptions, including a 43-yard pick-6.

Rookies, big plays, and underwhelming performances to highlight during the Saints’ loss in the preseason opener.

The Chargers and Saints exchanged three-and-outs to start the second half. New Orleans got the ball back, and undrafted rookie cornerback Eric Rogers intercepted quarterback Tyler Shough and returned it for a touchdown. Los Angeles attempted a two-point conversion and was successful.

Watch highlights of the New Orleans Saints stuffing the Los Angeles Chargers on a two-point conversion attempt in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Preseason.

With his solid performance against the Saints, Trey Lance's continues to make progress in his bid to unseat Taylor Heinicke as the Chargers' backup quarterback.

Watch highlights from the Preseason Week 1 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New Orleans Saints during the 2025 NFL season.

The interior of the defensive line might be the Saints' most crowded position. Trading Khalen Saunders to the Jacksonville Jaguars only provided some relief.