Saints fall to Jaguars 24-20 in preseason opener at home
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The New Orleans Saints lost 24-20 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason debut at home on August 16, 2026. The Saints led 20-6 at halftime but were outscored 18-0 in the second half. Key players included Zach Wilson, who completed 11 of 16 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown, and rookie Bub Means, who caught 4 passes for 77 yards. Several players, including Jaylan Ford and Jayden Price, showed promise, while Spencer Rattler struggled during his time on the field. The Saints will look to improve in their next preseason game as they finalize their roster ahead of the regular season.
- •Saints led 20-6 at halftime but lost to Jaguars in the second half.
- •Zach Wilson impressed with 145 passing yards and a touchdown.
- •Bub Means caught 4 receptions for a game-high 77 yards.
- •Jaylan Ford made 8 tackles and an interception in the first half.
- •Spencer Rattler struggled with only 42 yards on 8 completions.
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