Saints start Zach Wilson, not Spencer Rattler, in Rams preseason game
Now that is fascinating. The Times-Picayune and The Advocate’s Matthew Paras reports that it is going to be Zach Wilson, not Spencer Rattler, beginning at quarterback in Saturday’s New Orleans Saints preseason game with the Los Angeles Rams. Wilson has been the third-string quarterback for a lot of the summer season and was outplayed by Rattler all through coaching camp, however the former second total draft choose stored it shut. When Wilson had extra success in the preseason opener in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars, enjoying in reduction of Rattler, he opened the door to start cutting into Rattler’s practice reps. Now he is getting an opportunity to show what he can do proper out of the gates.
Remember, it is nonetheless preseason. The Saints aren’t going to play a lot of their starters, together with QB1 Tyler Shough. But if Wilson can transfer the offense and make performs the place Rattler could not, he simply would possibly win this battle — and the roster spot that comes with it. Stay tuned.
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore embrace throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore embrace throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore embrace throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore reacts throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Helmets on the line of scrimmage as Los Angeles Rams middle Dylan McMahon (63) snaps the ball carrying a Guardian helmet cap in opposition to the New Orleans Saints throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws the ball in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; The New Balance worn by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams broad receiver Davante Adams (17) carries the ball in opposition to the New Orleans Saints throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight finish Colby Parkinson (84) and tight finish Mark Redman (83) push a blocking sled throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints security Jonas Sanker (7) throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams broad receiver Davante Adams (17) catches the ball in opposition to the New Orleans Saints throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive sort out Austin Blaske (64) reacts in opposition to the New Orleans Saints throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Tim McVay, the daddy of Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws the ball in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws the ball in opposition to Los Angeles Rams linebacker Josaiah Stewart (10) throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) takes the snap in opposition to the New Orleans Saints throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore reacts throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore reacts throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) catches the ball in opposition to the New Orleans Saints throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) catches the ball in opposition to the New Orleans Saints throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) catches the ball in opposition to the New Orleans Saints throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gestures throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight finish Treyton Welch (82) throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight finish Treyton Welch (82) throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight finish Treyton Welch (82) catches the ball throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Anfernee Jennings (54) throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams guard Kevin Dotson (69) throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws the ball in opposition to Los Angeles Rams linebacker Josaiah Stewart (10) throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints middle Erik McCoy (78) throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight finish Noah Fant (87) and Los Angeles Rams tight finish Colby Parkinson (84) throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight finish Mark Redman (83) throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams middle Dylan McMahon (63) reacts throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight ends Mark Redman (83) and Max Klare (86) take part in blocking drills carrying Guardian helmet caps throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula (left) talks with New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive sort out Bill Norton (93) throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Andrew Whitworth watches throughout a joint apply between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints security Julian Blackmon (23) throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) takes the snap in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) throws the ball in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams throughout a joint apply at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore (proper) walks with Sr. vice chairman of communications, broadcasting, neighborhood & authorities relations Greg Bensel throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay at press convention throughout a joint apply in opposition to the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore at a press convention throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint apply with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore at a press convention throughout a joint apply in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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