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 lost a fumble, committed a critical defensive penalty and threw an interception in the first three quarters, leading to 17 points for the opportunistic Chargers in their second preseason game. And a run defense that the Saints desperately want to shore up allowed 148 yards and two touchdowns on 4.4 yards per carry.

Trey Lance scrambled for a 5-yard score and rookie Eric Rogers had a 43-yard pick-6 in a mostly sluggish offensive performance by the Los Angeles Chargers in a 27-13 exhibition win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.