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Saints vs Rams game
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The gist
Saints face Rams in preseason Week 2 at SoFi Stadium, Aug. 22, 3 p.m. CT.
Backup QBs Zach Wilson and Ty Simpson duel for roster spots.
Background
The New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams meet in their second preseason game of 2026. The Saints lost their opener 24-20 to the Jaguars, while the Rams beat the Chiefs 20-12. Both teams are using this game to evaluate backup quarterbacks, with Zach Wilson and Ty Simpson expected to see significant playing time.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026Game previews published, noting the Saints' 24-20 loss to Jacksonville and Rams' 20-12 win over Kansas City in Week 1.
- Aug 20, 2026Joint practice between Saints and Rams at Rams' facility; Matthew Stafford and Kellen Moore embrace.
- Aug 22, 2026Game day: Saints at Rams, SoFi Stadium, 3 p.m. CT. Live updates and score tracking begin.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Rams are a slight underdog despite being at home and having a better 2025 record, with Kalshi giving them a 46% win probability.
- Bears
- The Saints' defense was strong last season (11th in sacks, fourth in fewest passing yards allowed), which could stifle the Rams' backup offense.
- Bulls
- The Rams' rookie QB Ty Simpson impressed in Week 1 with 190 passing yards and 2 TDs, and the team is expected to give him significant playing time.
Still unverified
The prediction of Saints winning 24-20 is from a single source (Saints Wire) and is not confirmed.