Raiders at Saints

Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago

In a tightly contested matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 20-14 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, the stakes were high, and the Saints emerged victorious in front of their home crowd.

Taysom Hill was the standout performer for the Saints, throwing for 249 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to a crucial victory. His ability to connect with receivers at key moments kept the Raiders' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, the Raiders saw strong performances from Josh Jacobs, who rushed for 100 yards, and Nelson Agholor, who amassed 113 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Defensively, the Saints were bolstered by Cameron Jordan, who recorded two sacks, disrupting the Raiders' offensive flow and forcing mistakes. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hill orchestrated a decisive drive that culminated in a touchdown, putting the Saints ahead and ultimately sealing the game. The Raiders' defense, despite Nick Kwiatkoski's 11 tackles, couldn't contain the momentum shift, allowing New Orleans to hold on for the victory.