What is the story about?
It’s Week 2 of the 2026 preseason and the New Orleans Saints have been in sunny California this week for training camp prior to their matchup with the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday afternoon in SoFi Stadium. So, let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles and ATVS staff’s predictions for this week’s matchup between the Saints and Rams.
NIC:
- Shough leads the Saints offense to a touchdown on his opening and only drive
- Charlie Smyth misses two kicks
- Ty Chandler records another 50+ yard return
KYLE:
- Bub Means has a big day, logging 80+ yards on 4+ receptions
- Michael Heldman logs another sack
- Saints defense gets three takeaways
CALEB:
- Zach Wilson once again outplays Spencer Rattler, resulting in him winning the QB2 job
- Bryce Lance scores a 70+ yard TD
- Michael Heldman gets another sack
HAYDEN:
- Saints win the turnover battle
- Saints only punt twice
- Kevin Austin Jr. catches 6+ passes
DAVID:
- Spencer Rattler bounces back with a 70%+ completion percentage, 2 TDs, and no turnovers
- Barion Brown catches at least 5 passes and scores a long TD
- Saints defense picks off Ty Simpson twice
JASON:
- Saints have another special teams return that goes beyond midfield
- A Saints kicker converts a 55+ yard FGA
ZACH:
- Kellen Moore tests how versatile Hunter Dekkers putting him in at least one position other than QB
- Brock Rechsteiner catches 3 passes for 47 yards
What do you think about the CSC staff’s predictions and what are your bold predictions for this
afternoon?
