The New Orleans Saints lost 28-19 to the Denver Broncos in the preseason finale. With the preseason coming to an end, the Saints will now look towards naming a starting quarterback for their week 1 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 23: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of a preseason game at the Caesars Superdome on August 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images) Getty Images
Blake Grupe – 56-yard field goal
Spencer Rattler and the starting offense opened up the scoring on the team’s first drive with a 56-yard field goal from Blake Grupe. 3-0 Saints.
Blake Grupe – 49-yard field goal
Rattler would lead the offense to field goal range on his second drive with Grupe nailing it from 49 yards out. 6-3 Saints.
Blake Grupe – 48-yard field goal
Tyler Shough’s first drive would be a 10-play 40-yard drive that ends with a 48-yard field goal from Blake Grupe. 13-9 Broncos.
Tyler Shough – 11-yard rushing touchdown
Shough would lead the Saints offense to their only touchdown drive on the day, leading a 12-play 77-yard drive that ended with an 11-yard rushing touchdown from Shough. 22-16 Broncos
Charlie Smyth – 52-yard field goals
Jake Haener would be the quarterback to enter the game after Shough’s touchdown drive, and would lead the offense 16 yards to get in field goal range for Charlie Smyth. Smyth’s field goal is good from 52 yards. 22-19 Broncos.
3rd down efficiency: 5-13
Passing: 22/37, 160 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: 17 attempts, 76 yards, 4.5 yards per carry, 0 TD
Pass defense: 32/45, 293 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Run defense: 27 attempts, 103 yards, 3.8 yards per carry, 1 TD
QB Tyler Shough: 12/20, 102 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 2 CAR, 20 yards, 1 TD
QB Spencer Rattler: 5/8, 43 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 1 CAR, 0 yards, 0 TD
RB Devin Neal: 5 CAR, 20 yards, 4.0 yards per carry, 0 TD
CB Rejzohn Wright: 9 TOT, 7 SOLO, 1 PD
DB: Jonas Sanker: 9 TOT, 6 SOLO
CB Quincy Riley: 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 PD, 1 INT
DL Khristian Boyd: 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 Sack, 1 QB Hit
Saints finish preseason 0-2-1
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 23: Spencer Rattler #2 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Denver Broncos at the Caesars Superdome on August 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images) Getty Images
The Saints would fall winless in the preseason after Saturday’s loss. The quarterback competition remained tight, and it’s uncertain who head coach Kellen Moore will name as the starting quarterback for week 1. There have been plenty of promising performances from the young stars for New Orleans, but it wasn’t enough to get them in the win column.