{
  "id": 2661929,
  "title": "Saints quarterbacks both throw interceptions in Rams preseason game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/saints-quarterbacks-both-throw-interceptions-in-rams-preseason-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T22:22:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/saints-quarterbacks-both-throw-interceptions-222218430.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Orleans Saints faced the Los Angeles Rams in a preseason game on Saturday, seeking clarity in their quarterback competition. However, both starting quarterbacks, Zach Wilson and Spencer Rattler, made critical errors. Wilson, who initially started, struggled with a 6-of-12 pass completion and an early interception, leading the Rams to a 20-0 halftime lead. The interception occurred when Wilson attempted to extend the play, marking his first turnover of the preseason. The Rams' Al’zillion Hamilton recovered the ball for a touchdown. In the second half, Rattler took over but also made a costly mistake, throwing an interception in the end zone that was returned for a touchdown by the Saints' Alex Cook. This interception was particularly significant as the Saints were set to score in the red zone, effectively squandering an opportunity to gain points. The two turnovers occurred at a crucial juncture in the competition for the backup quarterback position behind starter Tyler Shough. Despite Wilson's promising performance in the first game, his recent mistakes have dampened the momentum. Head coach Kellen Moore stated that both QBs had been playing well during the joint practices, but the recent turnovers introduce uncertainty to the QB2 situation. With more games remaining before the final roster decisions are made, the unsettled QB competition remains a point of concern for the Saints.",
  "summary": "Zach Wilson and Spencer Rattler both threw interceptions as the Saints' backup quarterback competition continued against the Los Angeles Rams.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Rams vs. Saints live updates: Preseason Week 2 score, highlights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/rams-vs-saints-live-updates-preseason-week-2-score-highlights",
        "published": "2026-08-22T19:39:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}