Los Angeles Chargers (2014-2018) vs New Orleans Saints (2019-2024)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. New Orleans Saints take it 4-2.

Los Angeles Chargers · 2014-2018

Squad power 83.4 · headliner Casey Hayward '16 (93)

QBPhilip Rivers (79)

RBMelvin Gordon (82) · Danny Woodhead (74) · Austin Ekeler (74)

WRKeenan Allen (86) · Tyrell Williams (81) · Mike Williams (79)

TEAntonio Gates (83) · Hunter Henry (77) · Ladarius Green (71)

EDGEJoey Bosa (88) · Melvin Ingram (86) · Jeremiah Attaochu (79)

DTCorey Liuget (83) · Darius Philon (75) · Kendall Reyes (73)

LBDenzel Perryman (73) · Manti Te'o (71) · Korey Toomer (68)

CBCasey Hayward (93) · Desmond King (81) · Jason Verrett (79)

SDerwin James (83) · Tre Boston (80) · Eric Weddle (79)

New Orleans Saints · 2019-2024

Squad power 85.1 · headliner Michael Thomas '19 (91)

QBDerek Carr (78) · Drew Brees (76) · Andy Dalton (73)

RBAlvin Kamara (89) · Latavius Murray (73) · Jamaal Williams (63)

WRMichael Thomas (91) · Chris Olave (79) · Marquez Callaway (76)

TEJared Cook (85) · Juwan Johnson (77) · Foster Moreau (73)

EDGETrey Hendrickson (91) · Cameron Jordan (89) · Marcus Davenport (81)

DTDavid Onyemata (80) · Bryan Bresee (79) · Nathan Shepherd (73)

LBDemario Davis (86) · Kaden Elliss (72) · Pete Werner (69)

CBPaulson Adebo (86) · Marshon Lattimore (83) · Janoris Jenkins (80)

SMalcolm Jenkins (82) · Marcus Williams (81) · Tyrann Mathieu (79)

Series result — New Orleans Saints win 4-2

Game 1: New Orleans Saints 34-24

Game 2: New Orleans Saints 29-19

Game 3: New Orleans Saints 28-27

Game 4: Los Angeles Chargers 23-20

Game 5: Los Angeles Chargers 29-20

Game 6: New Orleans Saints 33-24

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