Chargers Fall Short in Preseason Clash Against Saints
Despite the challenging weather and a lackluster performance, the Chargers faced a tough loss against the New Orleans Saints during their preseason showdown.
As the preseason draws to a close for Charger fans, the outcome didn’t favor LA as they fell short against the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 22-17.
Regrettably, the game didn’t unfold as beautifully as one might hope. The weather conditions, courtesy of Hurricane Hilary, mirrored the Chargers’ offensive struggles on the field. Easton Stick, who had previously shown promise against the LA Rams, experienced a lackluster performance as the starting QB for the preseason. The offense’s lack of synchronization was exacerbated by the subpar performance of the offensive line.
In the aftermath of the game, Chargers’ head coach Brandon Staley shared his thoughts on Stick’s display. Despite the challenges, Staley commended Stick’s determination to battle through adversity. Stick’s performance statistics were less than stellar, completing 21 out of 41 attempts with a 51.2% completion rate, amassing 233 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions, with a rating of 48.1.
“It was an uneven performance in the passing game for us,” Staley said.
“It was a tight game, and we were trying to work our way back,” Staley said. “I really want Easton to get the work. Easton needed to play in a game like this. He was able to fight through some things.”
While these numbers might not align with the ideal quarterback performance, Staley noted that there was more to be seen beyond the stats. Despite the setback, Stick’s resilience and effort were commendable qualities that did not go unnoticed by the coach.
In the midst of this game, rookie QB Max Duggan did not have the opportunity to take the field. Coach Staley refrained from introducing Duggan to the game, leaving us to wonder if he might make an appearance in the Chargers’ final preseason match against the San Francisco 49ers this upcoming Friday.
Regardless of the outcome, the game showcased Stick’s determination and grit to persevere through challenges. As the team moves forward, all eyes are on Stick and his potential for improvement in the upcoming weeks.
