Kellen Moore supports cautious preseason strategy despite slow Saints start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore stands firmly behind his cautious preseason approach following a sluggish start in their season opener against the Detroit Lions. The Saints' starting offense struggled, with quarterback Tyler Shough completing 10 of 23 passes for 85 yards and an interception in the first half. Although the defense performed well early on, limiting the Lions to seven points, the Saints eventually faced a 21-0 deficit before fighting back in a second-half surge. Moore has indicated he will not reconsider his strategy for the preseason, despite the challenges faced during the game.
- •Saints shut out in the first half against the Lions.
- •Tyler Shough threw for 85 yards with one interception.
- •The defense held Detroit to seven points until the third quarter.
- •Moore remains committed to his preseason approach.
- •Saints made a strong second-half comeback after trailing 21-0.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Saints HC Kellen Moore stands behind cautious preseason approach
"Despite a sloppy start in Week 1, New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore stands behind his cautious approach to playing starters in the preseason.
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