Taylor's 2-yard rush at 4:55 of the fourth quarter proved the decisive score, lifting Jacksonville to a 24-20 preseason victory over the Saints at Caesars Superdome. New Orleans had led 20-6 at halftime after a strong second quarter that included a 1-yard touchdown reception by Delp from Wilson and field goals from Tanner Brown. Jacksonville chipped away in the second half: Long caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Bradley in the third quarter, converted with a two-point run by Taylor, and Little's 36-yard field goal early in the fourth cut the deficit to three before Taylor's go-ahead score sealed it.

With no standings or bracket implications attached to a preseason opener, the notable thread is Jacksonville's ability to outscore New Orleans 18-0 across the second half after trailing by 14 at the break. Little connected on all three of his field goal attempts. Wilson finished 11-of-16 for 145 yards and a touchdown for New Orleans, while Bradley went 10-of-17 for 105 yards and a touchdown for Jacksonville, also throwing one interception.