Canal Street Chronicles: Saints vs. Chargers Bold Predictions

It’s finally here, Week 1 of the 2025 preseason. We have gone a long 7 months without New Orleans Saints football but that all changes on Sunday afternoon when they face the Los Angeles Chargers in SoFi Stadium.

So, let’s take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles staff’s predictions for this week’s matchup between the Saints and Chargers.

TINA:

• All 3 quarterbacks get playing time
• Kendre Miller scores the first touchdown
• Saints defense gets two turnovers

NIC:

• Spencer Rattler starts and operates the offense with ease—leading the opening drive for a TD
• Quincy Riley starts with the 1s and does what we’ve seen from him all camp—picking off a pass in his first career game
• We get a glimpse of the revamped pass rush and the Saints defense notches 4+ sacks

LUKE:

• Jake Haener throws for the most yards of the three QBs
• Tyler Shough breaks off a 25+ yard run
• Bub Means leads the team in receiving with over 75 yard and a TD

KYLE:

• Saints defense will have 5+ sacks
• Spencer Rattler completes 80% of his passes
• Saints QBs will end the day without an interception thrown

CALEB:

• Jonas Sanker gets an interception
• Jake Haener outplays Tyler Shough
• Spencer Rattler secures the starting job

JASON:

• Saints have a TD play of 30+ yards
• Special teams force a turnover
• Defense gets a sack from the safety position

SAM:

• Tyler Shough has a perfect drive ending with a touchdown
• Saints defense grabs 3 interceptions