Saints host Jaguars in preseason opener at Caesars Superdome

The New Orleans Saints hosted the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 15, 2026, in their preseason opener at Caesars Superdome. The game started strong for the Saints, with Ty Chandler returning the opening kickoff for an 86-yard touchdown. Following a series of exchanges, the Jaguars closed the gap with two field goals, but the Saints maintained a lead at halftime, 20-6. The Jaguars responded after the break with a touchdown and two-point conversion to close the score to 20-14. The fourth quarter saw the Jaguars take a narrow lead before the Saints fought to regain control in the final seconds, ultimately unable to score a game-winning touchdown.

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