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Saints fall to Jaguars in preseason opener at Superdome

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Saints fall to Jaguars in preseason opener at Superdome

Summary

The New Orleans Saints played their first preseason game on Saturday, losing 24-20 to the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Superdome. New Orleans started strong with an opening touchdown and held a 20-6 lead at halftime, but struggled in the second half to maintain momentum. Defensive performances from linebackers and Ty Chandler's 86-yard kick return were highlights, while the offensive line's struggles included four sacks and a poor rushing average. Quarterback Spencer Rattler had a disappointing outing, completing only 8 of 11 passes for 42 yards as he competes for the backup role.

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•Saints led 20-6 at halftime before faltering in the second half.
•Ty Chandler's kick return set up the Saints' first touchdown.
•New Orleans faced challenges with their offensive line, allowing four sacks.
•Spencer Rattler struggled with only 42 passing yards on 8 completions.
•Saints linebackers performed well, with multiple sacks and an interception.

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Analyzing the good, the bad, and the ugly from the New Orleans Saints' preseason loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. There's a lot to take away.
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