Why the Saints Couldn't Run vs Chargers – Film Breakdown

The New Orleans Saints’ running game sputtered in their preseason opener against the Chargers, gaining just 30 yards on eight carries (~2.2 yards per rush). Our film breakdown dives into those first eight rushing plays, isolating whether the problem was the offensive line’s blocking, the running backs’ execution, the coaching scheme, play-calling, a dominant Chargers’ front seven shutting down the run… or a combination of all these problems. Using detailed video analysis, we pinpoint exactly where the Saints’ ground attack went wrong and what must change before Week 1.