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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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