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Chargers' turnaround on defense has mostly gone under the radar
While quarterback Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh command most of the attention on the Los Angeles Chargers, coordinator Jesse Minter’s turnaround of the defense has gone under the radar. Sunday’s 26-8 victory over the New Orleans Saints marked the second time this season...
Ladd McConkey's 2 touchdowns propel Chargers to 26-8 victory over Saints
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ladd McConkey was a downfield threat while helping lead the University of Georgia to a pair of College Football Playoff championships. After being used mostly on routes in the middle of the field and third downs during his first seven NFL games, McConkey...
Haener replaces Rattler at QB again, but the struggling New Orleans Saints continue to spiral
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — With receiver Chris Olave, right guard Cesar Ruiz and do-everything playmaker Taysom Hill all returning from injury absences Sunday, the New Orleans Saints thought they might have enough offensive talent to avoid this team's longest losing streak in 19 years. ...
Spencer Rattler's rough second half dampens an otherwise promising first start for the Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — There were moments when rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler had a rollicking Superdome crowd believing that he could guide the New Orleans Saints to their largest comeback victory since 2009. Then he, and the Saints, got shaken, rattled and rolled. ...
Spencer Rattler set to start at QB for the Saints against the Buccaneers
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler is scheduled to take his first regular-season NFL snaps on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Saints coach Dennis Allen selected Rattler as this week's starter on Wednesday after confirming that usual...
Banged up, slumping Saints now face uncertainty at QB as they try to end a 3-game skid
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The once-surging New Orleans Saints are now slumping and unsure when quarterback Derek Carr will be able to play again following his oblique injury during the club's third straight loss. Carr left Monday night's loss at Kansas City with a left oblique injury, and...
Derek Carr and the Saints buck the NFL trend of early season offensive struggles
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ The worst start to a season for passing offenses in years hasn't hit the New Orleans Saints. While quarterbacks and offenses around...
Rookie QB Spencer Rattler leads winning drive in 4th quarter, the Saints top the Cardinals 16-14
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — New Orleans rookie Spencer Rattler led the winning drive in the final minute, providing a spark in his bid to become the team’s backup quarterback this season, and the Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 16-14 in preseason action Saturday night. Rattler — a...
