Saints lead Jaguars at halftime but fall in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The New Orleans Saints hosted the Jacksonville Jaguars in a preseason game at Caesars Superdome on August 16, leading 20-6 at halftime. Ty Chandler inspired the Saints with an 86-yard kickoff return, while Zach Wilson threw for 145 yards and one touchdown. However, the Jaguars rallied back in the second half, scoring 18 unanswered points to win 24-20. The performance raised concerns about team depth as roster cuts approach. The Saints will continue their training camp practices in Southern California starting August 17.
- •Saints led 20-6 at halftime but lost 24-20.
- •Ty Chandler recorded an 86-yard kickoff return.
- •Zach Wilson completed 11 of 16 passes for 145 yards.
- •Jaguars scored 18 points in the second half to secure victory.
- •Saints begin joint practices with the 49ers on August 17.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Explosive First Half, Late Collapse: 4 Key Takeaways From the Saints' Preseason Opener
"Ty Chandler’s electric return and Zach Wilson’s poise fueled a dominant start, but second-half struggles exposed critical depth concerns as New Orleans battles to finalize its roster.
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