Hotel California: Saints' visit west marked by injuries, fights

The New Orleans Saints finally open their 2026 season on Sunday against the Lions in Detroit, kicking off a campaign that has fans excited but also still presents some serious question marks. Detroit will test those pressure points with its bevy of offensive weapons, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. How will the Saints defense respond? And what can the offense do against a beat-up Lions secondary in terms of keeping up? We'll answer those questions, give our keys to the game and make our Saints-Lions predictions on this episode. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #lions #detroitlions #onepride #nfl #nflweek1 #nflpicks

We've made it to Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, but before the New Orleans Saints kick off with the Detroit Lions on Sunday, we take one last look at the Saints from a 10,000-foot view. Who are the Saints' main characters for the upcoming season? • Tyler Shough's sudden rise to franchise QB • Travis Etienne comes home • It's been delayed, but Chase Young may be a superstar • Where can Kellen Moore grow in Year 2? Plus a few more. Finally, we make our picks to win the NFC South, our NFL sleeper team and our Super Bowl winners. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek1 #nflpicks #superbowl

On this episode of the Saints Insider, we play a good old-fashioned game of True or False. Will the following happen in the 2026 New Orleans Saints season? • The Saints win one of their first two games  • Tyler Shough is the best quarterback in the NFC South  • Danny Stutsman is starting by Week 10  • Jordyn Tyson plays at least nine games  • Daniel Carlson remains the kicker all season  • The Saints are buyers at the trade deadline  Leave in the comments below what you think.  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfl2026 #nflweek1 #nflpredictions

The New Orleans Saints open their 2026 season next week, but before they do, we're taking a minute for one of our favorite shows of the year: It's bold prediction time. Our Saints Insiders come up with takes that are (a) possible, but most importantly, (b) outlandish. Mentioned specifically: Tyler Shough, Kellen Moore, Travis Etienne, Chase Young, Barion Brown, Bryce Lance, Jordyn Tyson, Spencer Rattler and more.  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfl2026 #nflpicks #nflpredictions

The New Orleans Saints have their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season after making a number of cuts and other moves Sunday. Jordyn Tyson and Jaylan Ford are on IR with designation to return. Devin Neal and Michael Heldman are on season-ending IR. Both backup quarterbacks are on the roster. Two kickers — Daniel Carlson and Tanner Brown — are both on the roster, too.

Various sports at LSU, most notably Lane Kiffin and the football team, are trying to bring back players who have participated in professional drafts or camps as a loophole in the NCAA's 5-in-5 rule. Conference offices, including the SEC, have published rules saying that they would punish any school that attempts to enroll these players. So what happens now? Will Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris be eligible to play? We examine the issue, including firsthand comments from Wright, and try to bring nuance to a situation that changes hourly with new lawsuits, statements and fresh controversy. #lsu #lsutigers #lsufootball #secfootball #lanekiffin #ncaafootball #collegefootball

The Saints Insiders have lots to talk about in this week's episode, starting with how much stock they're putting in the New Orleans Saints laying an egg against the Los Angeles Rams in Saturday's second preseason game. It was only backups, but shouldn't the backups be a little better? Also, we delve into the rash of injuries the Saints have battled and the outlook at various positions and begin to look ahead to the weekend, which will feature the team's final preseason game in Dallas and roster cuts to the initial list of 53 players Sunday.  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflpreseason

The New Orleans Saints shared a practice field with the Super Bowl favorite Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Southern California, and while it wasn't as dramatic as the fight-filled practice with the Dallas Cowboys earlier in the week, it was perhaps more telling. How did the Saints fare on both sides of the ball against the high-profile Rams? Which players sat out for each team? And what about all those injuries?  Our Saints Insiders answer those questions and look ahead to storylines to watch in Saturday's Saints-Rams preseason game.  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfltrainingcamp #nflpreseason #rams #larams #ramshouse

Injuries are starting to mount for the New Orleans Saints, who lost Quincy Riley and Alvin Kamara to soft-tissue problems during Tuesday's joint practices with the Dallas Cowboys, which also featured half a dozen fights between the teams in Oxnard, California. Our Saints Insiders, live on location, break down a crazy start to the Saints' weeklong stay in California, which continues Thursday and Saturday with a joint practice and preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfltrainingcamp #dallascowboys #losangelesrams #gocowboys #ramshouse #nflpreseason

The New Orleans Saints generally looked sharp in their joint practice vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, with quarterback Tyler Shough showing a strong command of the offense and Julian Blackmon and Chase Young shining for the defense. But rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is hurt again, and it sounds like he could miss some time. Our Saints Insiders will discuss what it all means and preview the first preseason game vs. Jacksonville on this live episode.  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfltrainingcamp #nflpreseason #jaguars #duval