New Orleans
Saints
0-1
17
FINAL
28
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a Week 2 showdown, the Baltimore Ravens topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 28-17, securing an important victory early in the 2026 season. This matchup featured two teams looking to establish their footing in the league, but it was the Ravens who ultimately came out on top.
Offensively, Baltimore relied heavily on Derrick Henry, who dominated the ground game with an impressive 155 rushing yards. Tyler Shough had a solid performance for the Saints, throwing for 205 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Ravens' offensive firepower. Meanwhile, Jordyn Tyson led the receiving corps for New Orleans with 82 yards, showcasing the Saints' aerial capabilities.
Defensively, the Ravens made their mark with a standout performance from Roquan Smith, who recorded six total tackles, contributing significantly to Baltimore's efforts to stifle the Saints' offense. Nnamdi Madubuike also disrupted the pocket with 1.5 sacks, while a pivotal moment came when Tyler Shough was intercepted by Pete Werner, shifting momentum firmly in favor of the Ravens. The combination of offensive production and defensive resilience propelled Baltimore to a well-earned victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 30 | 19 | 205 | 2 | 2 | 77.7 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 18 | 7 | 72 | 1 | 2 | 30.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 22 | 155 | 7.0 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Gifford | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 |

