Updated: Aug. 15, 2026, 10:01 a.m.|Published: Aug. 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
James Burnip punts for the New Orleans Saints during an NFL preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 17, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.(Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images)Set as Google Preferred Source
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The Jacksonville Jaguars play against the New Orleans Saints in an NFL preseason game today. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN Unlimited. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV.
You can access ESPN Unlimited by inputting your DIRECTV information on the ESPN app.
The Jaguars will not play their starters in the preseason opener today, as the team looks to keep its star players healthy for the regular season.
Since starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play today, the Jaguars will be led by their backup quarterbacks Nick Mullens and Carter Bradley. These two players are competing for the second-string job this afternoon.
The Saints will not play their key starters in the preseason game today, as they already received a lot of reps during joint practices this week. Notably, this means that rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson will not see the field for New Orleans today.
Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson will compete for the second-string quarterback position this afternoon, as both players will participate today.
Fans can watch this NFL preseason game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV.
Thomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports… more