Saints struggle in preseason loss to Rams as starters sit out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The New Orleans Saints lost 34-0 to the Los Angeles Rams in a preseason game on August 23, 2026. The Saints struggled with 12 penalties and three turnovers while allowing 405 total yards. Key players did not participate, leading to concerns about offensive and defensive depth. New Orleans will face the Dallas Cowboys in their final preseason matchup, where starters are expected to see limited action.
- •Saints lose 34-0 to Rams in preseason match
- •New Orleans commits 12 penalties and three turnovers
- •Rams gain 405 total yards against Saints defense
- •Starters rested, raising depth concerns for Saints
- •Next game against Cowboys will feature some starters
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Good, bad, and a whole lot of ugly from Saints' preseason loss to Rams
"There was a little good, a lot of bad, and a ton of ugly from an abominable New Orleans Saints preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
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