Saints' Ground Game Stalls in 16-10 Setback to 49ers at Levi's Stadium

In a tightly contested preseason encounter during Week 2, the New Orleans Saints were narrowly defeated by the San Francisco 49ers, with the scoreboard reading 10-16 at the final whistle. The clash, which unfolded at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, showcased both teams exerting significant effort on the gridiron. Following this outcome, the Saints' preseason tally stands at two losses with no wins, whereas this triumph places the 49ers' record at an even one win and one loss.

Throughout the contest, New Orleans' offensive lineup struggled to establish a consistent flow, managing to secure only a single touchdown alongside a field goal. Despite their endeavors on offense, they were unable to break through San Francisco's formidable defensive hold. The Saints concluded their efforts amassing a total of 271 yards of offense—a figure that pales in comparison to San Francisco's more productive performance. Quarterback Jake Haener contributed 76 passing yards while Spencer Rattler added another 27 through aerial efforts; however, neither quarterback succeeded in crossing into the end zone.

Defensively for New Orleans, Carl Granderson made his presence felt with an impressive sack and two tackles for loss that resulted in a two-yard deficit for San Francisco. Anfernee Orji emerged as another key player on defense by leading his team with eight combined tackles and playing a pivotal role in curbing San Francisco’s running game.

The special teams unit also had noteworthy moments during the game; notably Blake Grupe's execution of an extensive field goal from beyond fifty yards stood out as one of New Orleans’ highlights in this matchup.

As we look forward to more preseason action, fans can anticipate watching The New Orleans Saints take on Tennessee Titans at Caesars Superdome on August 25th at 2:00 PM EDT. This forthcoming game will be available for viewing on NFL Network for those watching from home or elsewhere.