New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints: TV Info, Start Time, Live Stream and More
By John Hendrix
The New Orleans Saints host the New England Patriots in their second preseason contest on Saturday evening in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. As always, we bring you the pertinent information on how to watch and listen to the broadcast.
When: Saturday, August 22nd
Start Time: 6:30PM CST / 7:30PM EST
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome (New Orleans, LA)
Tailgate and Game Weather: Hi 92°, Lo 79° | Thunderstorms likely during day
Live Stream: NFL.com through NFL Game Pass
Replay: Sunday, August 23rd on NFL Network (3:30PM CST)
Listen: Local Radio Broadcast 105.3FM/AM870 (WWL Radio – Jim Henderson, Hokie Gajan, Kristian Garic); Streaming through WWL
TV Channels: WVUE (FOX 8 – New Orleans), WAFB (CBS 9 – Baton Rouge), KSLA (CBS 12 – Shreveport), KNOE (CBS 8 – Monroe), KPLC (NBC 7 – Lake Charles), KALB (CBS 5 – Alexandria), WLOX (ABC 13 – Biloxi), WLBT (NBC 3 – Jackson), WTOK (CW 11.3 – Meridian), WKRG (CBS 5 – Mobile), WBRC (FOX 6 – Birmingham), WPGX (FOX 28 – Panama City), KATC (ABC 3 – Lafayette)
Residents in Tupelo/Columbus, MS should be able to receive broadcast through the new Raycom agreement.
Broadcast Team: Joel Meyers (play-by-play), Jon Stinchcomb and Sean Kelley (color analysts); John DeShazier and Sean Fazende (sideline)
Referee: Gene Steratore
Last Meeting: 10/13/13 (Patriots defeated Saints 30-27 at Gilette Stadium)
Regular Season Series Record: Patriots lead series 9-4
Last Five Meetings between Saints-Patriots:
10/13/13 – Patriots 30, Saints 27
11/30/09 – Saints 38, Patriots 17
11/20/05 – Patriots 24, Saints 17
11/25/01 – Patriots 34, Saints 17
10/04/98 – Patriots 34, Saints 27
New Orleans Saints Injury Report
Again, it’s hard to say when there’s no official injury report. So, we go by who isn’t currently practicing. Here’s some of the notable injuries to keep an eye on.
QUESTIONABLE: Akiem Hicks (out on Wednesday), Davis Tull (labrum surgery), Delvin Breaux (head), Ronald Powell (undisclosed)
DID NOT PRACTICE: C.J. Spiller, Jairus Byrd, Delvin Breaux, Brandon Browner, Keenan Lewis, Kenny Vaccaro
OUT: Jairus Byrd (undisclosed), C.J. Spiller (knee)
Saints-Patriots articles to check out:
- Keys to the preseason: Patriots at Saints
- New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots: Who we’re watching
- New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots connections
- It’s step up or step out for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Nick Toon
- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks is Randy Moss approved
- 5 Saints who dazzled at joint practice with Patriots (Day 1)
- 5 Saints who impressed at joint practice with the Patriots (Day 2)
- Saints rookie linebacker Davis Tull sees first dose of action at training camp
- It’s clear Saints wide receiver Willie Snead is seeking employment in New Orleans
Have any game predictions? Let us know below!