Kellen Moore confirms Saints' starters will sit final preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore stated that many first-team players will not participate in the final preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Friday. He explained the decision follows 145 snaps in three joint practices, which he believes provided sufficient preparation. This decision differs from some coaches who prefer to use the final preseason matchup as a rehearsal for their starting units. Moore's choice may face scrutiny if the team struggles early in the regular season, particularly with back-to-back road games against the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens in Weeks 1 and 2.
- •Kellen Moore cites injury risks for not playing starters against Dallas.
- •Saints had 145 snaps in joint practices leading up to the decision.
- •Final preseason game is scheduled for Friday.
- •Concerns exist about team preparedness for the regular season.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Kellen Moore: 'A lot of' Saints' first teamers won't play in preseason
"Saints coach Kellen Moore won't play starters in the final preseason game against the Cowboys. He feels they got enough work in three joint practices.
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