 Photo By: Michael Bacigalupi Da Boot Sports 8/23/2025 By: Terrill J. Weil NEW ORLEANS, LA - The Saints (0-2-1), concluded their preseason with a 28-19 loss to the Denver Broncos. The biggest question going into the season opener next week will be, who will start at quarterback? Neither Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shough have been able to out-play the other, putting up very similar stats. QUARTERBACKS: Spencer Rattler had an average day, finishing 5-8 for 43 yards. He led the Saints on two scoring drives that ended with field goals. Tyler Shough finished his day going 12-20 for 102 yards with a rushing touchdown. Jake Haener went 5-9 for 37 yards. GAME NOTES: *The defense gave up 103 yards rushing. *Cornerback Quincy Riley had a big interception to end a long Denver drive. *The Saints once again failed to rushed for over 100 yards, finishing with 76 on the day. *Rejzohn Wright and Jonas Sanker both led the team in tackles with nine each. *Jasheen Davis and Khistian Boyd each registered a sack. *Offensive Lineman Landon Young was carted off the field late in the second quarter with an injury. *The defense gave up 396 total yards of offense. THE GAME: New Orleans got on the scoreboard first, as they drove 23 yards in six plays culminating in a 56 yard field goal by Blake Grupe. 3-0 Saints. Denver answered with a nice long drive to tie the game at 3-3. The Broncos moved the ball 39 yards in 12 plays, ending with a 32 yard field goal by Will Lutz. The Saints responded to retake the lead with a nine play, 26 yard drive. Another Grupe field goal put New Orleans up, 6-3, late in the first quarter. The lead changed hands again, as Denver moved 72 yards in ten plays, taking the lead on a 19 yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix to Courtland Sutton. 10-6, Broncos with 13:36 left in the first half. The Saints gave Denver great field position for their next drive, turning the ball over on downs on their own 36 yard line. The Broncos took advantage, adding a 29 yard field goal by Lutz. 13-6, Denver with 6:35 remaining in the second quarter. Tyler Shough entered the game for New Orleans on their next possession. Shough drove the Saints to a score, moving 40 yards in ten plays, culminating with a 48 yard field goal by Blake Grupe to cut the Denver lead to 13-9 with 1:51 left in the first half. Denver quickly moved the ball deep into Saints territory, but had to settle for a Will Lutz 25 yard field goal, extending the lead to 16-9 with only 13 seconds remaining until halftime. Denver moved deep into Saints territory on their first offensive possession of the second half, but the New Orleans defense came up with their first turnover of the day, when Quincy Riley intercepted a tipped pass to end the long, time consuming Denver drive. The Saints returned the favor quickly, when Que Robinson sacked and slapped the ball loose from Tyler Shough. Denver recovered the ball on the New Orleans 19 yard line. Denver turned the Shough fumble into a score when Audric Estime powered into the end zone from five yards out. After a failed two point conversion attempt, Denver now lead, 22-9 with 3:00 left in the third quarter. Shough led the Saints on their best drive of the day, going 77 yards in 14 plays, ending with an 11 yard touchdown run by Shough. The score cut the Denver lead to 22-16 with 13:19 left in the contest. Denver then drove into Saints territory, but turned the ball over on downs when Ehlinger was sacked by Jasheen Davis on 4th and six at the New Orleans 42. Jake Haener entered the game as the Saints took the ball over, first and ten and mid-field. Haener was able to drive the team into Denver territory, setting up a Charlie Smyth 52 yard field goal. The Saints now trailed 22-19 with 7:09 left in the contest. Denver responded with a nice drive, moving 79 yards in 14 plays, culminating with a five yard touchdown pass from Sam Ehlinger to Kyrese Rowan. The scoring pass was a prayer thrown up by Ehlinger who was scrambling for his life, under extreme pressure. The two point conversion attempt failed as Denver now led, 28-19 with 2:14 left in the contest. Kellen Moore will need to make his final roster cut down by Tuesday August 26 by noon. The Saints will open up the 2025 season at home in the Dome against Arizona on Sunday, September 7 at noon. Photos Below By: Michael Bacigalupi John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication!
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