NFL Preseason, San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints: Day, time and how to watch
August 17, 2024
The 49ers look to bounce back after their loss to the Tennessee Titans. (Photo/Getty)
The 2024 NFL preseason is in full development, and This Sunday, August 18th, San Francisco 49ers to host New Orleans Saints at Levi’s StadiumThis game will serve as a test bed for both teams, while also offering fans how the coaches fine-tune the team’s pieces before the start of the regular season.
The 49ers, considered one of the Big candidates to reach the Super Bowlseek to recover after the 17-13 defeat against Tennessee Titans. Led by Kyle Shanahanwill take advantage of this second preseason game to fine-tune their game and closely observe the rookies fighting for a place in the starting lineup.
For their part, the Saints, who are in a rebuilding process, are looking to continue their winning streak in this preseason. after beating the Arizona Cardinals by 16 to 14. Con Dennis Allen Steering the ship, the Saints will also use the game to evaluate the depth of their roster.
What time does San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints play?
The matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints will take place on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM (US Eastern Time) at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Schedule for San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints, by country:
- Argentina: 9:00 PM (Sunday, August 18)
- Mexico: 6:00 PM (Sunday, August 18)
- Spain: 11:00 PM (Sunday, August 18)
Where to watch San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints?
In the United States, the game will be available on NFL Network or NFL+. For fans in Latin Americathe match can be followed on ESPN or Fox Sports. Local guidelines for each specific country should be consulted.For any country outside the United States, you can subscribe to the DAZN service and enjoy all NFL matches throughout the year. In addition, you can follow the minute by minute and all the details of the meeting on the X de No Huddle account.
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Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the 49ers remains up in the air
The San Francisco 49ers’ upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints will be a chance to see the players in action, but it will also take attention off the fieldwhere uncertainty continues around Brandon Aiyuk. Despite recent contract negotiations, The franchise has not yet managed to secure an agreement with the receiver.. The conversations were tense, con Aiyuk trying to get better contract terms, especially in the final non-guaranteed yearwhich is generating friction between both parties.
Aiyuk is a mainstay in the 49ers’ offense, and his performance will be key for the team in the regular season. The situation is delicate; While the team remains optimistic, the outlook could change at any time, leaving Aiyuk’s continuity with the 49ers up in the air.Against this backdrop, the game against the Saints takes on an added dimension as the focus will not only be on on-field performance, but also how much Aiyuk’s situation affects squad harmony.
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The Saints are fine-tuning details ahead of the regular season
After a narrow 16-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, where Rookie Spencer Rattler excelled in a winning driveThe Saints will look to improve in a few areas before the start of the regular season. With significant injuries, including that of Alvin Kamaraand needing to improve their efficiency in the red zone and on third downs, the team has a lot of fine-tuning to do.
Coach Dennis Allen expects the starters to get more time on the field as The team needs to improve its performance before the end of the preseason. Although joint practices with the 49ers were canceled due to injury concerns in San Francisco, The Saints will focus on improving their ground game and finding more consistency in the passing attack.. With a 9-8 record last season and out of the playoffs For the third consecutive year, New Orleans has its sights set on starting the regular season strong.
Lautaro Bermudez
Degree in International Relations. Editor and columnist for various media outlets. Passionate about the NFL and College Football. Editor at No Huddle starting in 2024.
