Thursday’s preseason opener went fairly well for the New Orleans Saints, as they were able to rally in the second half and hold on to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20. Exhibition action may not typically see the main stars in action, but it’s a great chance for roster hopefuls to make their case for the 53-man roster.
Here’s a look at the team’s snap counts from Thursday — which involves a lot of players. (Note: All data is provided by the NFL)
Offense - Top 5
Clearly, the Saints didn’t put Drew Brees in the lineup, and there were several players missing like Benjamin Watson, Michael Hoomanawanui, Andrus Peat, and Cameron Meredith.