Saints survey asks fans which side to watch vs Jaguars

New Orleans Saints fans have one week left to vote in Yahoo Sports’ weekly Reacts Poll and pick which side of the Saints’ roster they’re most excited to watch when New Orleans hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

This isn’t just a fun fan exercise. The Saints are coming off a disappointing 3-4 start and need both sides of the ball to bounce back against a Jacksonville defense that ranks in the bottom half of the NFL in points allowed. The offense has sputtered without star receiver Chris Olave for two games and must protect rookie quarterback Jake Haener, while the defense—despite a standout performance last week against Minnesota—still allows the third-most passing yards in the league. The poll taps directly into which unit fans believe holds the key to turning the season around.

The Reacts Poll, which opened Monday morning, asks fans to choose between Offense, Defense, or Special Teams. Last week, 52 percent of respondents picked Defense, likely buoyed by the unit’s 20-point outing against the Vikings. But with Haener set to make his third career start and Olave potentially returning from a high-ankle sprain, the offense could quickly regain momentum. The Jaguars, meanwhile, rank 25th in pass defense and 26th in run defense, making this a prime opportunity for whoever fans pick to shine.

Fans have until Friday at 11:59 p.m. ET to cast their vote. The results will be revealed Saturday morning, just as the team releases its final injury report and coaches begin to outline game-plan tweaks. Whether it’s the explosive offense gaining new life or the defense tightening up the middle, the poll outcome could reflect—and even influence—the narrative heading into a must-win game for a Saints team still trying to stay alive in the NFC South.