Chargers depth signals roster strength in Harbaugh’s 2025 plan. Waivers show breadth: three players claimed elsewhere sharpen the focus on depth rather than star power. Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris anchor the backfield despite losses. Nikko Reed and Eric Rogers bolster cornerback coverage, while Keenan Allen, Quentin Johnston, Ladd McConkey, Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith reload the receiver corps. Sanders’ departure tests the learning curve but depth remains a selling point for fantasy rosters.

Two early preseason wins for the Los Angeles Chargers underscored a stifling defensive performance, headlined by Eric Rogers’s first two pro interceptions, including a pick-six that electrified the crowd. Caleb Murphy piled up pressure with a pair of sacks, his breakout glimpse boosting his case for a roster spot. The defense limited New Orleans to 13 points as the Chargers built a 27-13 victory behind a mix of stingy coverage and timely plays.

Offensively, Trey Lance provided a spark with his legs and improvisation, finishing with 55 passing yards on limited attempts but adding 48 rushing yards and a quarterback‑running TD. Lance helped the Bolts generate consistent ground attack numbers (148 yards on 34 carries) with Raheim Sanders punching in a short TD and Lance guiding a fourth‑quarter march that iced the win. DJ Uiagalelei connected on a 49-yard strike to Dalevon Campbell, who finished with 62 receiving yards, while Shough and the Saints offered a brisk test but could not sustain drives against the Bolts’ defense.

Rising UDFA talent and a quick defensive turnaround highlighted the night, setting a tone for roster decisions as the Chargers prepare for their next preseason tilt. Fantasy angles lean heavily to the Chargers’ defensive depth and the dual-threat potential of Lance in the red zone, while Saints players showed resilience but need more consistent pass protection and ball security to unlock playmaking opportunities.