How to watch the Saints 2025 preseason game against Jaguars with TV info, kickoff time, and viewing options
All of the details for New Orleans’ Week 2 preseason matchup.
The New Orleans Saints fell to the Los Angeles Chargers to begin their preseason action. Now, they’ll look to get back on track against the Jacksonville Jaguars in preseason Week 2. How can you tune in for the game against another AFC foe?
How to watch Saints vs Jaguars preseason Week 2
- Date: Sunday, August 17
- Time: 12 PM CT
- Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, LA)
- TV channel: FOX 8
- Streaming services: NFL +
Keys to the game for Saints
More reps for Shough and Rattler
The quarterback competition rages on for New Orleans. Entering the first preseason game, I would have predicted that Rattler had an edge to win the job. After the first exhibition, I may actually lean towards the rookie. Shough looked composed, athletic, and his arm talent showed up against the Chargers. He made the major mistake of throwing a pick-six on third down, but that was one of his few clear errors. His touchdown pass to Mason Tipton was an impressive downfield shot.
Depth pass catchers need to find rhythm
Depth at wide receiver has been an issue for years now. Mason Tipton annually impresses some in the preseason, but you don’t need to rely on him as a third option at the position. I would expect Brandin Cooks to hold that role during the regular season, but it doesn’t feel like anyone on the roster currently can even put any pressure on the veteran.
Getting an impressive game from another wideout down the depth chart would be a nice step forward for Kellen Moore’s passing game.
Offensive line concerns
The Saints lost backup center Will Clapp to a potentially season-ending injury last weekend against Los Angeles. Now, that is a competition that revs up, and Torricelli Simpkins III could prove that he deserves a roster spot on the interior OL by the time preseason play finishes up. Kyle Hergel and Shane Lemieux could both get reps at center against the Jags as well.
New Orleans needs to find legitimate depth they trust, though. The OL’s performance against the Chargers was not impressive, particularly once rookie Kelvin Banks Jr. and other starters left the game.