Now this is interesting. The Times-Picayune and The Advocate’s Matthew Paras reports that it will be Zach Wilson, not Spencer Rattler, starting at quarterback in Saturday’s New Orleans Saints preseason game with the Los Angeles Rams. Wilson has been the third-string quarterback for much of the summer and was outplayed by Rattler throughout training camp, but the former second overall draft pick kept it close. When Wilson had more success in the preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, playing in relief of Rattler, he opened the door to start cutting into Rattler’s practice reps. Now he’s getting a chance to prove what he can do right out of the gates.
Remember, it’s still preseason. The Saints aren’t going to play many of their starters, including QB1 Tyler Shough. But if Wilson can move the offense and make plays where Rattler couldn’t, he just might win this battle — and the roster spot that comes with it. Stay tuned.
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore embrace during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore embrace during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore embrace during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore reacts during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Helmets at the line of scrimmage as Los Angeles Rams center Dylan McMahon (63) snaps the ball wearing a Guardian helmet cap against the New Orleans Saints during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; The New Balance worn by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) carries the ball against the New Orleans Saints during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (84) and tight end Mark Redman (83) push a blocking sled during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker (7) during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) catches the ball against the New Orleans Saints during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Austin Blaske (64) reacts against the New Orleans Saints during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Tim McVay, the father of Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws the ball against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Josaiah Stewart (10) during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) takes the snap against the New Orleans Saints during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore reacts during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore reacts during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) catches the ball against the New Orleans Saints during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) catches the ball against the New Orleans Saints during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) catches the ball against the New Orleans Saints during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gestures during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Treyton Welch (82) during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Treyton Welch (82) during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Treyton Welch (82) catches the ball during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Anfernee Jennings (54) during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams guard Kevin Dotson (69) during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws the ball against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Josaiah Stewart (10) during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Noah Fant (87) and Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (84) during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Mark Redman (83) during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams center Dylan McMahon (63) reacts during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight ends Mark Redman (83) and Max Klare (86) participate in blocking drills wearing Guardian helmet caps during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula (left) talks with New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Bill Norton (93) during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Andrew Whitworth watches during a joint practice between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon (23) during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) takes the snap against the Los Angeles Rams during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during a joint practice at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore (right) walks with Sr. vice president of communications, broadcasting, community & government relations Greg Bensel during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay at press conference during a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore at a press conference during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Photos from New Orleans Saints’ joint practice with Los Angeles Rams
Aug 20, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore at a press conference during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints start Zach Wilson, not Spencer Rattler, in Rams preseason game
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