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Week 2 of the 2025 preseason is here and the New Orleans Saints are back home in the dome this week. So, let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles staff’s predictions for this week’s matchup between the Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars.
TINA:
- Tyler Shough gets the start and scores a TD on the first series
- Kendre Miller solidifies himself as RB2, scoring a TD and is the leading rusher for the game.
- Saints win with a last second field goal by Charlie Smyth
NIC:
- RB Velus Jones Jr. eclipses 75+ scrimmage yards to strengthen his case for a roster spot in a crowded position room.
- Rookie DE Fadil Diggs notches a sack for the second consecutive game.
- Whoever starts at QB—whether Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shough—records both a passing and rushing touchdown.
LUKE:
- Tyler Shough outshines Rattler again and throws for 150 and a touchdown
- Rattler leads the Saints offense to 0 points again
- Quincy Riley gets a pair of PBU
KYLE:
- Despite the lack of depth, the Saints OL doesn’t allow a sack
- A Saints receiver gets a highlight play against Travis Hunter
- Khristian Boyd adds another sack
CALEB:
- Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler are the only Saints QBs to play
- Isaiah Foskey gets a sack
- Rico Payton has a bounce back defensive game and gets an interception
JASON:
- Travis Hunter gets his first NFL TD or INT against the Saints
- Offense flips the script and rushes for 85+ yards
- Grupe makes a 50+ yard FG
HAYDEN:
- Saints throw for 300+ yards and no INTs
- Cam Little makes another 60+ yard FG
- Saints allow no sacks
SAM:
- Saints return a punt for a touchdown
- Dante Pettis goes for 100 receiving yards