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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

Saints lead Jaguars at halftime but fall in preseason opener

Summary

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.

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•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.

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What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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