5 Players That Stood Out in Jaguars vs. Saints

Which Jacksonville Jaguars stood out during the Week 2 preseason game vs. the New Orleans Saints?

Aug 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) is pushed out of bounds by New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman (47) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars are one step closer to Week 1, finishing Week 2 of the preseason with a 17-17 tie vs. the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

So, which players stood out in the tie -- whether for positive or negative reasons? We break it down below.

Parker Washington

Aug 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) scores a touchdown against New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman (47) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Calling Parker Washington the Jaguars' No. 4 receiver seems a bit unfair at this point. Washington has shined for the Jaguars time and time again, whether in training camp or the preseason. He made two nice grabs against the Saints and also showed up in the return game. One way or another, the Jaguars need to find ways to get him on the field more and more. He has shown off starter traits and did it again on Sunday vs. the Saints.

Chad Muma

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Chad Muma (48) hauls in a pass during a drill during an NFL training camp fourth session at the Miller Electric Center, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] | Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It was a not-so-great day for Chad Muma vs. the Saints. He was beat downfield for one explosive pass play and was very up-and-down against the run. Ventrell Miller has seemingly entrenched himself as the No. 3 linebacker, and it is worth wondering just how far Muma is ahead of rookie linebacker Jack Kiser, who turned in a solid performance vs. the Saints after an uneven scrimmage earlier in training camp during the week.

Bhayshul Tuten

Aug 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Bhayshul Tuten's stat line (10 carries for 35yards) may not look like much, but his two best runs came in short-yardage scenarios. The first was on his three-yard touchdown, a run where his displayed great downhill instincts and toughness to find the end-zone. On another must-have short-yardage run, Tuten absorbed the initial contact shy of the down marker but was able to generate enough yards of contact to get a key first down.

Brenton Strange

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange (85) answers questions from the media after an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It sure seems like Brenton Strange will be a key part of the passing game this season. The volume is still to be determined, but Strange has now made three big first downs in three chances over the last two weeks and it appears Trevor Lawrence has a lot of trust in him. He had yet another good outing against the Saints.

Nick Mullens

Aug 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Mullens (14) calls for the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

There was some good and some bad from Nick Mullens on Sunday; he finished the game 14-of-17 for 112 yards and showed good toughness in the pocket. With that said, he was bailed out on a few inaccurate passes and had a bad intercepton. If he ever has to step in for Trevor Lawrence, it will likely be a bit of a rollercoaster.

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