The Jacksonville Jaguars visit the New Orleans Saints today in Week 2 of the 2025 preseason at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. For both teams, this matchup offers insights into burgeoning depth, rookie potential, and roster positioning.
The Saints will start rookie quarterback Tyler Shough in today’s game, as confirmed by the team. This is his first home start following a brief appearance last week.
Meanwhile, Jaguars’ starters are expected to play, giving fans a rare extended look at the core unit as training camp approaches its final phase.
One key roster development: Maason Smith, a second-round rookie defensive tackle, has been activated from the PUP list and will now be available to provide depth upfront.
5 Things to Watch
Shough’s first home start — How does the rookie handle the pressure of a Superdome showcase?
Jaguars’ starters’ workload — Watching key players perform live can signal readiness for Week 1 lineups.
Maason Smith’s return — After missing training camp, how impactful can the DT be in game action today?
Saints’ depth battles — Defensive linemen like 2024 6th-round pick Khristian Boyd and 2025 7th-round pick edge rusher Fadil Diggs have standout roles to secure.
Jaguars’ moral reset — After last week’s offensive inconsistency, how will Grant Udinski’s unit respond today?
How to Watch Jaguars vs. Saints
Kickoff for today’s Jaguars-Saints preseason game is set for 1:00 PM Eastern at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA.
The game will air live on NFL Network nationally.
Local coverage includes WJAX‑TV / WFOX‑TV in Jacksonville and WVUE‑Fox 8 in New Orleans.
Now, if you’re an out-of-market viewer and you don’t have access to NFL Network, there is a way to watch for free. You can use a DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV free trial to access the NFL Network.
Keep in mind that the NFL Network is only available on DIRECTV Choice, Ultimate, or Premier tiers.
Looking to stream the game? In-market fans can stream for free via the Jaguars and Saints team apps and websites.
Out-of-market viewers can stream on NFL+ — with subscriptions starting at $6.99/month or $39.99/year.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New Orleans Saints
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
TV: NFL Network (National), CBS 47 (Jacksonville), Fox 8 (New Orleans)
Streaming: NFL+ (out-of-market), Jaguars and Saints apps and websites (in-market only)
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