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

For fans who live and breathe the black and gold, NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast is the essential weekly conversation. Hosts Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett don’t just recap games; they break down the strategy, personnel moves, and behind-the-scenes dynamics that define the franchise. You’ll get their clear-eyed analysis on everything from draft prospects and free agency rumors to the critical play calls that decided Sunday’s outcome. This podcast goes deeper than the highlight reel, offering context you won’t find elsewhere. It’s like having a direct line to two of the most connected and thoughtful voices covering the team. Whether it’s dissecting a tough loss, projecting the lineup for a crucial divisional game, or explaining the salary cap implications of a new signing, Nick and Mike provide the kind of substantive discussion that serious fans appreciate. Their approach is informed, straightforward, and entirely focused on delivering a comprehensive understanding of where the Saints stand and where they’re headed. Tune in for a consistently detailed and engaging take on all things New Orleans Saints football.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast
Podcast Episodes
What Stands Out From the Saints’ First Unofficial Depth Chart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:37
Nick Underhill reacts to the Saints' unofficial depth chart and recaps Day 10 of training camp. - How do injuries shake up the depth chart? - Is it time to worry about the offense? - Which position groups are still too t…
This Saints Rookie is Becoming Impossible to Ignore at Training Camp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:30
Nick Underhill recaps Day 7 of Saints Training Camp. - Barion Brown continues hot streak with game-winning TD - Breaking down every Tyler Shough throw in team drills - Predicting the players most likely to exceed expecta…
What the Tape Says About the Saints Through Six Days of Camp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:25
Nick Underhill breaks down everything we saw at Saints training camp on Wednesday. - Kelvin Banks and Chase Young square off. - The Barion Brown hype train continues. - Offense is starting to settle in -- and settle for…
Position-by-Position Grades After 5 Days of Saints Training Camp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:45
Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett break down who's exceeding expectations -- and where there's room to improve after the first week of Saints Training Camp. - Which Day 3 rookies have been the biggest stories of camp? - W…
The Saints’ Offense Finally Arrived at Training Camp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:24
Nick Underhill breaks down the film from Day 5 of Saints Training Camp. - Young wideouts flash in 1-on-1s and team drills - Which offensive lineman made an impression on the first day of pads? - Was there ever any doubt…
Saints Defense is Dominating Camp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:40
The Saints have better weapons than they did a year ago. Through four practices, those pieces still are not working together consistently. We break down the timing issues between Tyler Shough, Jordyn Tyson and Chris Olav…