What We Learned About the Saints From Their Preseason Loss to the Rams

What We Learned About the Saints From Their Preseason Loss to the Rams

Author: NewOrleans.Football August 23, 2026 Duration: 52:34
Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett react to the Saints' 34-point preseason loss to the Rams. - Are there any silver linings? - How did Saturday impact the QB room? - Which position groups are the most concerning? 00:00 Saints-Rams Instant Reaction 01:35 What Went Wrong Against the Rams? 02:03 Kendre Miller Makes His Case 02:52 CJ Donaldson Steps Up 04:18 Saints’ Sloppy Play Becomes a Concern 05:27 What Needs to Happen Against Dallas? 06:19 Saints’ Injuries Continue to Pile Up 07:07 Where the QB2 Battle Stands 25:18 Which Problems Could Carry Into the Regular Season? 29:23 Biggest Winners and Losers 32:02 Do the Saints Need a New Kicker? 33:44 Who Hurt Their Roster Chances? 40:29 What Did the Inactives Tell Us About the 53? 42:10 Should the Saints Play Their Starters vs. Dallas? 43:40 What Do We Still Need to Learn Before Week 1? Thumbnail Photo: Kirby Lee/Imagn Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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