Preseason Week 1: Saints vs. Jaguars- Social media reactions

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 15: Jayden Price #38 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after an interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome on August 15, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The New Orleans Saints officially began their 60th season as an NFL franchise on Saturday with their first preseason matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although the Saints would ultimately fall in the exhibition 24-20, this week's contest allowed both coaching staffs a glimpse at players who would normally not get many reps, while fans could rejoice that football was finally back. Let's take a look at what social media had to say about the game!

What a way to kick things off...

Even in a disappointing loss, New Orleans could not have started the game any better, leaving fans thinking ahead to bigger and better things. After Jacksonville won the coin toss and deferred, RB Ty Chandler returned the game's opening kickoff 86 yards to set up a one-play scoring drive- a touchdown scamper by RB Audric Estime. If you think things could not have gotten any better, you'd be mistaken. On the ensuing defensive possession, Saints LB Jaylan Ford forced a red-zone turnover after snagging a leaping interception. New Orleans was firing on all cylinders in all phases of the game and had the Caesars Superdome rocking.

BANGGGGGGGGG TY CHANDLER OH MY DAYSSSS

- . (@whodatultra) August 15, 2026

Couldn't ask for a better start. Ty Chandler gets you in the red zone on kick return and Audric Estime with a good run on the first play for a TD

- MOUTH OF THE SOUTH (@southexclusives) August 15, 2026

Jaylan Ford with the PICK

BANG#Saints

- CMFootball (@CDubHiim) August 15, 2026

After 1 drive, I've seen enough. The Saints are winning the Super Bowl this year.

- Cruz Oxenreider (@TheRealCruzOx) August 15, 2026

Everyone needs practice, even the broadcast team

While the Saints got out to a hot start on the field, those behind the cameras, bringing the game to fans at home, still needed a little warming up. Many discussed how undefined" the coverage of the preseason game on television was, even leading some to voice their displeasure.

Yall gotta upgrade the cameras in the dome. Yall looking ashy @saints

- (@RobbBeaux) August 15, 2026

How Saints fans have to watch this picture quality on our TVs https://t.co/vcK6zI64MCpic.twitter.com/ZpRjKSouLL

- Jono Barnes (@JonoBarnes) August 15, 2026

Can someone please tell the crew doing the Saints game to do some white balance on the camera

I legit can't see anything it's so bright

- JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) August 15, 2026

So close, yet so far

After leading 20-6 at halftime, the New Orleans Saints were shut out in the second half as the third- and fourth-string players took over. Even with a missed field goal attempt from Charlie Smyth and a late score from the Jaguars to take the lead and momentum, the Saints stayed in the game until the very last play, setting up some dramatic flair in week one of the preseason.

The Saints' comeback bid falls just short, losing 24-20 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hunter Dekkers had a chance to win it, but his throw to Jalen Cropper was broken up in the end zone. Fun finish.

- Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 15, 2026