Eric Rogers, undrafted Rutgers product for the Los Angeles Chargers, stole the limelight at SoFi Stadium with two interceptions, including a pick-six, while surrendering just five targets with zero catches allowed. His ball-tracking and eyes-up coverage drew early high praise, hinting at one of the strongest preseason coverage grades in years. Rogers exited late on crutches after an unspecified injury, leaving questions about his health for Week 1 preparations.

On the Saints side, the QB derby between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough dominated the spotlight. Shough delivered a 54-yard TD strike to Mason Tipton but also absorbed a Rogers pick-six, while Rattler faced surgical pressure, taking sacks and facing long clean pockets. PFF graders will finalize the full game grades tomorrow, but the early snap data and standout play echoed a defensive-leaning, evenly matched tune-up that leaned toward the Chargers’ edge in this opener.