We’re just a couple hours away from the New Orleans Saints kicking off their 2023 regular season with the Tennessee Titans, and neither team can afford a slow start. Here’s everything you need to know heading into Week 1 including broadcast info, referee assignment, series history, and the latest injury report, among other key notes. Get up to speed before kickoff:
How to watch
Game Information
New Orleans Saints vs. Tennessee Titans
Date: Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023
Time: 12 p.m. CT
Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, La.)
Television
CBS
Announcers
Chris Lewis (play-by-play), Jason McCourty (analyst), Ross Tucker and Amanda Guerra (sideline)
Stream
FuboTV (try it for free)
Radio
WWL 870 (New Orleans)
Satellite Radio
Saints feed: XM 227
Titans feed: XM 387
TV map:
Saints vs. Titans in yellow.
Betting odds
The Saints are 3-point home favorites against the Titans, according to BetMGM. The over/under is 41.
Series history
The Titans are 9-6-1 against the Saints in franchise history, dating back to their start as the Houston Oilers. New Orleans is 2-5 against them after the team’s move to Tennessee.
Broadcast crew
CBS announced that Chris Lewis (play-by-play), Jason McCourty (analyst), Ross Tucker and Amanda Guerra (sideline reporters) will be on hand to work the game. McCourty is a former Titans standout, while Tucker ranked their offensive line the NFL’s worst this summer.
Referee assignment
Veteran referee Ron Torbert and his crew have been assigned to work this game. The Saints are 6-3 in games with him as referee, while the Titans are 4-3.
Injuries to know
The Saints pre-emptively ruled out free safety J.T. Gray (shoulder) and wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith (groin) due to injuries, later designating Smith to injured reserve for at least the first four games. Rookie running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) was initially listed as questionable to play but was later reportedly ruled out. Tennessee ruled out just one player, cornerback Tre Avery, but they’re managing minor injuries to multiple players.
