INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener replaced Spencer Rattler at quarterback for the struggling New Orleans Saints late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Haener took over with 4:50 left in the third quarter for the Saints, who went on a 16-5 run. He completed just one pass while leading a drive highlighted by Alvin Kamara’s 24-yard run and capped by Blake Grupe’s 43-yard field goal.

Rattler got his third straight start for the Saints in place of the injured Derek Carr, but the rookie went 12-of-24 for 155 yards against the Chargers. Eight of New Orleans’ first nine runs at SoFi Stadium ended in runs.

Haener also replaced Rattler last week in the fourth quarter of the Saints’ 33-10 home loss to Denver.

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