Saints and Cowboys seek backup QB clarity in preseason finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The New Orleans Saints face the Dallas Cowboys today in their final preseason game in Dallas. Both teams are evaluating backup quarterbacks, with the Saints' Zach Wilson and Spencer Rattler competing for the No. 2 spot after lackluster performances. The Cowboys are also in a tight battle, with Joe Milton and Sam Howell alternating roles, both showing promising play. The Saints aim to salvage their preseason while the Cowboys hope to maintain their undefeated record. Today's game provides an opportunity for both sets of quarterbacks to assert themselves ahead of Week 1.
- •Game is scheduled for today in Dallas.
- •Saints are evaluating Zach Wilson and Spencer Rattler for backup QB.
- •Cowboys have Joe Milton and Sam Howell competing for backup role.
- •Neither team has had consistent QB play, especially for the Saints.
- •Cowboys aim to stay undefeated in the preseason.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Saints vs. Cowboys: Quarterback Matchup
"Cowboys are in a hot backup QB battle just like the Saints this matchup may determine who wins that job for both teams
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