New Orleans Saints Coach Kellen Moore announced after the scrimmage Friday that Spencer Rattler will be the starting quarterback for the first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

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

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is hit by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90) and safety Jordan Howden (31) in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe's 51-yard field goal puts the Saints on scoreboard during Week 2 of the 2025 NFL Preseason against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 17, 2025 in the Caesars Superdome.

The 2023 contest saw a number of Bolts rookies in preseason action such as Quentin Johnston, Tuli Tuipulotu, Daiyan Henley, Derius Davis and others. Johnston and Davis combined to haul in six passes for 61 yards, while Tuipulotu notched a tackle for loss and Henley had a half sack.

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.

The 1 p.m. ET matchup will air on NFL Network with multiple streaming options available as both teams look for their first preseason victory.

The Chargers will take to the field for the second time this preseason as the Saints open up their exhibition slate on the road. The Los Angeles Chargers will take to the field for the second time this preseason on Sunday,

Trevor Lawrence played for two drives for the Jaguars (0-1-1) and had little trouble moving the offense while going 8 of 10 for 76 yards and a TD.