The New Orleans Saints officially kick off the 2023 campaign Sunday when they host the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and could face several key starters such as Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce as reports indicate they will be available to play. The Saints would like to play most of their starters including quarterback Derek Carr and according to head coach Dennis Allen that will be the plan.
Dennis Allen says starters, including Derek Carr, WILL play in the Saints preseason opener, Sunday at noon in the Superdome against the KC Chiefs.