Saints evaluate run game against Rams in preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The New Orleans Saints face the Los Angeles Rams in a preseason game in California. With Alvin Kamara injured, Kendre Miller and Devin Neal lead the Saints' run attack against a strong Rams defense. The Saints' wide receivers, missing Jordyn Tyson, aim to step up against a revamped Rams secondary. Defensive ends Michael Heldman and Garrett Nelson look to continue their strong performance against the Rams' young quarterbacks. The game is part of the Saints' preparations leading into the regular season.
- •Saints travel to California for a preseason matchup against the Rams.
- •Kendre Miller and Devin Neal will handle the rushing duties for New Orleans.
- •Saints' wide receivers look to establish roles with Jordyn Tyson sidelined.
- •Michael Heldman and Garrett Nelson seek to dominate the Rams' quarterbacks.
- •The game serves as a final test before regular-season preparations begin.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Key matchups: Saints vs. Rams
"The Saints need to take advantage of these key matchups to come away with a win on Saturday.
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