Jaguars vs. Saints Pregame Report - Week 7

The Saints and Jaguars kick off Week 7 action on Thursday Night Football, as New Orleans looks to go into their mini-bye on a high note.

It's game day for the Saints (3-3), who host the Jaguars (4-2) on Thursday Night Football from the Superdome to kick off Week 7. New Orleans looks to get back over .500 to help kick off a very favorable and winnable stretch of games ahead of them. Winning solves a lot and will go a long way for Dennis Allen and company. Here's a look at all you need to know before kickoff tonight.

Week 7 Saints Pregame Report

All-Time Series: The Saints lead the all-time series 5-2 and have won the past four.

Where to Watch: Prime Video (7:15 p.m. CT), Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter); The game will be televised locally on WDSU-6.

Where to Stream: Amazon, Saints App, NFL+

Where to Listen: WWL Radio locally (105.3FM) with Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister, and Jeff Nowak (sideline reporter); Westwood One with Kevin Kugler and Mike Mayock; SIRIUSXM: 158/226 (JAC), 83/225 (NO), 88 (National)

Referee: Land Clark

Current Lines: Saints -1.5 (O/U at 39.5)

Jersey Combo: Black Jerseys, Black Pants

Last 5 Matchups

• 10/13/19 - Saints 13, Jaguars 6
• 12/27/15 - Saints 38, Jaguars 27
• 10/2/11 - Saints 23, Jaguars 10
• 11/4/07 - Saints 41, Jaguars 24
• 12/21/03 - Jaguars 20, Saints 19

Saints Notes and Storylines for Week 7

FIND A WAY

This feels like the biggest thing for the Saints tonight, and that's win at all costs. Both teams enter a mini-bye after this game, and New Orleans really needs this game a lot more. The odds are stacked against them naturally, as they are facing issues on the offensive line and their heart and soul leader of the defense in Demario Davis is going to be a game-time decision. However, the Jaguars enter this one with Trevor Lawrence not being at 100 percent. Whether you want to say they need to 'cut it loose' or be aggressive, it doesn't matter so long as it produces a win.

EYES ON THE LINE

There's been a lot of talk and speculation about who goes where this evening, but my best educated guess is that we see new left and right tackles today. The interior should have Max Garcia at left guard to go along with Erik McCoy and Cesar Ruiz. I'd fully expect Andrus Peat at left tackle, while Cameron Erving is a strong option to play right tackle. That could obviously change, especially with Trevor Penning in the mix, but this will be one of the biggest areas of concern on Thursday night.

EXECUTION AND COMMUNICATION IN FOCUS

Believe it or not, there were some encouraging things the offense did against the Texans. It's hard for people to be optimistic right now (and I understand that), but the Saints were able to move the football pretty well in both halves. The problems came into play when they got into the red zone and at the end of the game. Communication can be easily fixed, but it's going to take a lot of focus and then being able to execute. There's obvious growing pains right now on the offense six games into the season, and we aren't expecting perfection - we just want to see improvement.

Week 7 Jaguars-Saints Coverage

• Jaguars vs. Saints Player Prop Bets, Spread Pick & Lines: Thursday, 10/19
• Can the 'Rubber Meet the Road' for the Saints Red Zone Offense?
• Saints Thursday Night History
• Saints Final Injury Report: Demario Davis a Game-Time Decision
• Saints Defensive Line Changeover A Non-Issue Through 6 Games
• Saints Hall Of Fame Quarterback Outlines Team's Troubles
• Getting to Know More About the Jaguars With John Shipley of Jaguar Report
• Saints Offensive Offense Needs to Show Life Against Jaguars
• Saints Defense Faces Off Against Multi-Faceted Jaguars Offense
• NFL Week 7: First Look at Jaguars vs. Saints