It is finally time for the return of New Orleans Saints football, though it won't be the full squad, as the Jacksonville Jaguars come to town on Saturday for the 2026 NFL preseason opener. This will kick off year two of the Kellen Moore-led Saints era, though fans will have to wait to see Tyler Shough play with the first-string offense sitting this one out.
Still, Spencer Rattler will step up to the plate after a red-hot start to training camp for an audition across the league for other backup jobs. He'll be tossing the ball to some exciting rookies like Bryce Lance and Barion Brown. The Jaguars have some fun players too, including a return to the city for former Tulane Green Wave star Caleb Ransaw.
Here's how to watch the Saints game, including
time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is the Saints vs. Jaguars game on today? Time, TV schedule
Local TV Channel: FOX
Start Time: 3 p.m. CT
Where to watch Saints at Patriots on livestream
Streaming options for the game include FuboTV (free trial), ESPN Unlimited, and NFL+.
Saints vs. Jaguars predictions, picks, odds
Here are the odds for the game, via DraftKings Sportsbook:
Moneyline: NO -130Spread: NO -2.5Over/Under: -35.5
Prediction: Jaguars win, 20-17
The Saints and Jaguars turned up the heat during the joint practice session on Thursday, with both sides feeling like they have some momentum. This could be a fun preseason game with emotions running high, but it's unclear just how deep New Orleans or if any important players will see the field. Don't count on very much. The past week or so has been tough on the injury front, so the team is going to be taking it easy going into the season. Still, they have some exciting athletes who could keep this interesting.
Saints preseason schedule 2026
Aug. 15: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Aug. 22: at Los Angeles Rams
Aug. 28: at Dallas Cowboys
Record: 0-0
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This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: How to watch Saints vs. Jaguars preseason Week 1 matchup
