Saints host Jaguars in preseason opener at Caesars Superdome
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

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.
- •Saints lead 20-6 at halftime after several turnovers
- •Jaguars score 18 unanswered points in the second half
- •Final play of the game ends in an incomplete pass for Saints
- •Next, Saints travel to Los Angeles for another preseason game
- •Jaguars prepare for their next preseason matchup after this victory
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Game Recap: Saints host Jaguars to open preseason
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