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Jaguars score late touchdown to edge Saints 24-20 in preseason opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Jaguars score late touchdown to edge Saints 24-20 in preseason opener

Summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New Orleans Saints 24-20 in both teams' preseason opener on August 15. J'Mari Taylor rushed for a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, contributing to a comeback where the Jaguars scored 18 unanswered points in the second half. Joey Aguilar's 43-yard completion helped set up Taylor's score. The Saints initially led 7-0 after Audric Estime's touchdown run, but multiple Jaguars players, including Carter Bradley and Taylor, contributed offensively. Both teams played with many backups, focusing on player evaluations for the season ahead. The Jaguars are set to host Carolina next, while the Saints will visit the Los Angeles Rams on August 22.

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By the Numbers

•J'Mari Taylor rushes for 78 yards and a touchdown.
•Joey Aguilar throws a 43-yard pass to set up Taylor's score.
•Saints led 7-0 after Audric Estime's touchdown run.
•Both teams rested most starters for evaluation purposes.
•Next games: Jaguars host Carolina; Saints visit Rams.

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11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Taylor and Aguilar help Jaguars beat Saints 24-20 in preseason opener

What they're saying

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J'Mari Taylor rushed for 78 yards and a 2-yard, go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, and the Jacksonville Jaguars scored 18 unanswered points in the second half to defeat the New Orleans Saints 24-20 in both teams' preseason opener on Saturday. Taylor's score, which gave the Jaguars their first lead, was set up by undrafted rookie quarterback Joey Aguilar's 43-yard completion deep down the left sideline to fellow rookie Trebor Pena.
— Yahoo Sportsby BRETT MARTEL

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