Rams vs. Saints preseason Week 2 broadcast and roster notes
Rams vs. Saints preseason: The Los Angeles Rams host the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium for Week 2 of the NFL preseason in the Rams’ lone home preseason game this summer. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Pacific, a time that makes this the easiest in-person tune-up for local fans before the regular season.
Broadcast plans are set and in-market streaming options are available; full broadcast, streaming and radio details are listed in the team’s game guide linked here from Los Angeles Rams Official.
Key Takeaways
- Kickoff is 1:00 p.m. Pacific at SoFi Stadium with local television coverage on KCBS as the Rams TV affiliate.
- The Rams vs. Saints preseason matchup includes conditional live streams on the team app if the game is available on TV in a viewer’s local market.
- Local radio coverage is on ESPN LA 710 AM, and national audio is available on SiriusXM Channel 225.
- Early preseason performers to watch include Rams QB Ty Simpson and RB Dean Connors, and Saints QB Zach Wilson and RB Audric Estime.
Rams vs. Saints preseason roster and quarterback usage plan
The Rams will use this Week 2 preseason game to evaluate depth and distribute reps across the roster ahead of the regular season. The team’s stated approach to quarterback usage is contingent on Tuesday’s practice and the joint practice on Thursday, which will influence how long each passer stays on the field.
Preseason production so far highlights specific players to monitor. QB Ty Simpson has 190 passing yards and two touchdown passes in preseason action, while RB Dean Connors has contributed both on the ground and through the air with 22 rushing yards and 29 receiving yards, including two receiving touchdowns.
Other early contributors include WR Brennan Presley and TE Max Klare, who have shown up in target and reception logs, and S Nick Anderson, whose tackling and disruption have been notable in limited action. The team also lists a projected timeline for TE Davis Allen’s return as “within the next week,” a timeline presented as the team’s expectation rather than a guarantee.
Saints matchups and players to watch
New Orleans enters the preseason slate with a handful of standouts who could shape how the Rams distribute defensive snaps. Saints QB Zach Wilson has 145 passing yards and a touchdown in preseason play, and RB Audric Estime has produced a short touchdown-heavy sample with 28 rushing yards on five carries.
Offensive options like WR Bub Means have posted receiving yardage that merits attention from Rams defensive backs, while linebackers and secondary players should prepare for coverage and run-support assignments. Defenders will also recall the 2025 SoFi meeting where the Rams limited New Orleans while forcing turnovers and behind-the-line plays.
Head-to-head and preseason stat comparison
| Context | 2025 SoFi meeting | 2026 preseason performers |
|---|---|---|
| Game result and team outcome | Rams won 34-10 in Week 8 at SoFi Stadium. | Week 2 preseason is being used primarily for depth evaluation and situational reps. |
| Key Rams contributors | Matthew Stafford was 24-for-32 for 281 yards and four TDs; Puka Nacua had 95 receiving yards; Kyren Williams rushed for 114 yards. | Preseason leaders include Ty Simpson (190 passing yards, 2 TDs) and Dean Connors (22 rushing yards, 29 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs). |
| Defensive plays that mattered | Emmanuel Forbes Jr. recorded an interception and Braden Fiske had a sack and a tackle for loss. | Preseason defensive snaps have highlighted players making tackles and creating pressure in limited duty. |
Draft implications and SEC recruiting pipeline
Preseason reps and the distribution of in-game opportunities directly affect how evaluators grade rostered players ahead of the draft process. Strong showings in a primetime preseason home game sharpen draft film and can boost the visibility of swing players who need game footage against NFL competition.
Roster evaluations also inform pro staff conversations and, indirectly, how clubs target incoming college talent in future classes. Teams tracking production from college programs — including those in the SEC — use preseason position battles to refine their scouting priorities and to assess which types of college skill sets translate quickest to the roster needs revealed during game-week work.
Television coverage for local markets is anchored by KCBS with JB Long on play-by-play, Rob Havenstein and Jourdan Rodrigue on color, and Darren Haynes on the sideline. Fans outside TV markets can check local streaming availability via the team app, and audio listeners can tune to ESPN LA 710 AM or SiriusXM Channel 225 for live coverage.
Full broadcast, streaming and radio listings are available in the team’s game guide linked earlier in the story; consult that guide for affiliate lists and conditional stream availability in your market.
