Saints' Preseason Opener: Wilson, Heldman, and Means Shine in 24-20 Loss to Jaguars
The New Orleans Saints lost their 2026 preseason opener to the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 at the Caesars Superdome, but several depth players made significant strides. Quarterback Zach Wilson outperformed backup Spencer Rattler, while edge rusher Michael Heldman and wide receiver Bub Means delivered standout performances. Defensive backs Jayden Price and Martin Emerson Jr. also impressed, though kicker Charlie Smyth struggled.