The New Orleans Saints fell to the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 1 preseason matchup by a final score of 27-13. This game ushered in a new era of football for the Crescent City, marked by a new coaching staff,

Mason Tipton checked an important box in the New Orleans Saints preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers: After a couple of years of showing he could do it in a practice setting, he can now say he's done it in a game.

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)