The New Orleans Saints will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2 of the NFL preseason, aiming for back-to-back victories. The 49ers are probably resting most of their starters; thus, fans will be eyeing the quarterback competition between Joshua Dobbs and Brandon Allen.
On the Saints’ side, rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener are looking to build on their impressive performances from last week, which saw them edge out the Arizona Cardinals with a last-second field goal by Charlie Smyth.
49ers and Saints Announcers, Broadcast Details, and More
- Start time: Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- TV Channel: FOX
- Announcers: Adam Amin (play-by-play), Mark Sanchez (color analyst), Kristina Pink (sideline reporter)
- Streaming options: FuboTV (with a 7-day free trial), DAZN (for viewers outside the US, Canada, and China)
- Radio stations: WWL 870AM/105.3 FM, KNBR 680 AM/1050 AM
- Betting lines:
- Spread: 49ers -1.5
- Total: 38.5
- Moneyline: Saints -105, 49ers -115
For those tuning in locally, Saints fans can catch the game on WWL-870 AM and 105.3 FM. Mike Hoss will call the play-by-play, Deuce McAllister will provide color commentary, and Jeff Nowak will report from the sideline.
49ers vs. Saints Game Preview
The 49ers vs. Saints clash promises a trailer for an exciting 2024 NFL season ahead. Dennis Allen’s team will enter this contest with a slight edge in momentum after a 16-14 preseason opener victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
However, concerns linger over the performance of New Orleans’ offensive line, which has struggled to protect quarterback Derek Carr throughout training camp. The Saints’ head coach is also tight-lipped about how many of his starters will get game time under their belt.
The quarterback competition has also heated up in New Orleans. While Haener was impressive in the opener with a 69% completion rate and 107 yards, Rattler aims to build on his clutch performance (53%, 73 throwing yards) against the Cardinals’ defense.
Conversely, the 49ers grapple with many injuries that could limit their effectiveness. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has already hinted that many of his starters, including quarterback Brock Purdy, may see limited action.
With six offensive starters either injured or sitting out and All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams embroiled in contract talks, San Francisco is more focused on preserving health than risking further setbacks.
This game may not feature the stars in full force, but it remains a critical test for both teams as they prepare for the grind of the regular season. With just two weeks remaining before the regular season kicks off, both Allen and Shanahan will want to fine-tune their rosters and strategies.
