CARSON, Calif. -- The New Orleans Saints routed the Los Angeles Chargers 36-7 in their third exhibition game Saturday night (Aug. 25) at StubHub Center.
Taysom Hill completed 7 of 8 passes for 66 yards and his first passing touchdown of the preseason, on a 5-yard strike to rookie Tre'Quan Smith. Hill also rushed six times for 35 yards with a touchdown on an 11-yard scramble on third down.
Drew Brees saw his first preseason action and was intercepted on the opening drive. He was replaced by Tom Savage in the second quarter.
Reserve defensive back Marcus Williams, a new addition to the squad, highlighted a strong performance by the defense with a 55-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second half.