Saints and Jaguars Play to Preseason Tie – Chaos Erupts in the Caesars Superdome

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NEW ORLEANS, LA — The NFL preseason is often seen as a warm-up — a time to shake off the rust, give rookies some reps, and iron out depth chart battles. But for the New Orleans Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars, their latest exhibition matchup brought more than just football. From promising quarterback play to a wild fan brawl in the stands, this game had everything — including a reminder that football season doesn’t feel truly back until emotions boil over.

Rattler Rallies Saints to 17-17 Tie

The Saints and Jaguars fought to a 17-17 tie inside Caesars Superdome, with both teams showcasing depth and resilience. The Saints appeared to be in trouble late, but rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler delivered a standout performance that turned heads and potentially shifted the conversation around New Orleans’ quarterback room.

Rattler, the former South Carolina and Oklahoma standout, came off the bench and provided an immediate spark. He completed 18 of 24 passes for 199 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown strike to Dante Pettis in the fourth quarter. Rattler then followed it up with a successful 2-point conversion run, tying the game with just 2:18 remaining.

It was the kind of moment that excites coaches and fans alike — a young quarterback showing poise under pressure in his NFL debut. While it was just preseason, Rattler’s performance was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the night.

Tyler Shough Gets the Start for Saints

Before Rattler’s late-game heroics, fellow rookie quarterback Tyler Shough took the field for the Saints. Shough, out of Texas Tech, started the game and had a solid but unspectacular outing. He went 9-of-12 for 66 yards, leading four drives that ultimately produced just a field goal.

Though he didn’t make any glaring mistakes, Shough failed to move the ball consistently downfield or produce explosive plays. It’s clear the Saints are still figuring out who could serve as a backup — or potentially more — in a quarterback room that’s currently searching for answers.

Nick Mullens Efficient but Inconsistent for Jaguars

On the other side, Nick Mullens got extended reps for the Jaguars and produced a mixed performance. The veteran signal-caller completed an efficient 14 of 17 passes for 112 yards, but also threw an interception that halted a key drive. Mullens remains a capable backup, but questions remain about Jacksonville’s depth behind Trevor Lawrence, especially if injury issues arise again in 2025.

Star Rookie Travis Hunter Absent

One notable absence for the Jaguars was rookie sensation Travis Hunter, who has been drawing attention all offseason. The two-way standout — expected to contribute as both a wide receiver and cornerback — missed the game due to injury and did not participate in recent practices. While the team has remained cautious, fans eagerly await his debut.

Despite not playing, Hunter’s name still ended up in the headlines — although not for the reasons anyone expected.

Fan Fight Breaks Out in the Caesars Superdome

As exciting as the game was on the field, much of the postgame conversation shifted to a chaotic brawl that erupted in the stands between fans of both teams. A video that quickly went viral captured a heated altercation between a Jaguars fan — wearing a Travis Hunter jersey — and a much larger Saints supporter.

The fight reportedly began with a verbal exchange that escalated when the two men began throwing punches. The Jaguars fan initially appeared to miss with several wild swings, but as the two grappled and fell to the ground, he gained the upper hand — aided, oddly enough, by the Superdome’s carpeted aisles, which provided him better leverage.

At one point, the Saints fan’s shirt was pulled up over his head, and he struggled to get to his feet while the Jacksonville supporter landed multiple strikes.

As the fight seemingly calmed, the Jaguars fan tried to walk away — only for the Saints fan to charge at him again. In the scuffle that followed, the larger man lost his pants, adding an almost surreal twist to the altercation. Both men eventually fell to the ground in a heap, drawing the attention of nearby spectators and security.

No official word has been released on whether the individuals were ejected or arrested, but the footage served as a jarring — and viral — reminder that NFL passion can sometimes go too far.

Fan Reactions Mixed

On social media, reactions to the fight were mixed. Some fans joked about the spectacle, comparing it to a WWE-style sideshow, while others expressed frustration over rising tensions in NFL stadiums.

“Every year, it’s something,” one user posted. “The season isn’t really back until someone loses a shoe or a fistfight.”

Others pointed to stadium security and alcohol consumption as factors that might need more oversight as preseason games kick into high gear.

Team Outlooks: Saints Rebuilding, Jaguars Rising

Beyond the game and the off-field drama, both franchises enter the 2025 season with very different trajectories.

The New Orleans Saints are in the midst of a rebuilding phase. Their quarterback situation is unclear, with no established starter locked in and rookies like Shough and Rattler hoping to prove their worth. With limited cap flexibility and key veterans aging out of their primes, New Orleans seems poised for a transitional year — with many speculating that their real goal is a top-5 draft pick in 2026 to rebuild around a future franchise player.

Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars are trending in the opposite direction. With Trevor Lawrence entering another season as the undisputed QB1 and the arrival of electric rookie Travis Hunter, expectations are much higher. If Hunter can return to full health, his two-way ability gives the Jags a unique weapon rarely seen in today’s NFL.

Add in a maturing roster, playoff experience, and a more stable coaching situation, and Jacksonville appears to be in the driver’s seat for a legitimate playoff run in 2025.

Final Thoughts: Preseason With Plenty of Personality

For a game that officially ended in a tie, the preseason matchup between the Saints and Jaguars packed more action — and more headlines — than many expected.

On the field, a promising quarterback duel played out as rookies like Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough showed glimpses of their potential.

Off the field, a now-infamous fan fight stole the spotlight and sparked debates about game-day behavior and safety.

As both teams head into the next round of preseason matchups, one thing is certain: the NFL is back, and with it comes the passion, unpredictability, and chaos that make football season one of the most exciting times of the year — for better or worse.

Next Up:

The Saints will face the Texans next week as they continue to evaluate their QB depth.

The Jaguars will host the Bucs, hoping to get a clearer picture of Travis Hunter’s status moving forward.

Stay tuned — the 2025 season is just getting started.