Means had a big game with four catches for 77 yards while rookie Barion Brown had four catches for 53 yards. Running back Audric Estime scored the first points on a 9-yard run just 21 seconds into the game but left the game in the second quarter after taking an awkward hit on a reception.
Saints linebacker Jaylan Ford had an interception as did defensive back Jayden Price, who has had a very strong training camp. Price’s pick set up the touchdown by Delp. The defense had three sacks in the first half (four for the game), edge Michael Heldman had two of them.
The game got off to an exciting start when veteran running back Ty Chandler returned the opening kickoff 86 yards. Chandler’s kickoff return was the longest by the Saints in a preseason game since Aug. 12, 2010 when Larry Beavers returned one 97 yards against the Patriots.
The Saints will travel to the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of joint practices against the Dallas Cowboys (Tuesday), the Los Angeles Rams (Thursday) and a Saturday preseason game against the Rams at SoFi Stadium.