New Orleans
Saints
1-0
45
FINAL
28
Baltimore
Ravens
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Baltimore Ravens 45-28 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The victory not only boosts the Saints' confidence early in the season but also sends a clear message to the league about their offensive prowess.
Tyler Shough was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 299 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his exceptional arm strength and accuracy. He connected with Bryce Lance for 72 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. added a solid ground game with 59 rushing yards. This explosive offensive display was instrumental in building an early lead and keeping the Ravens at bay.
Defensively, the Saints made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor, highlighted by Kobie Turner’s two sacks and Decamerion Richardson’s interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Richardson picked off a pass, allowing New Orleans to extend their lead and ultimately control the game. Despite Kyle Hamilton’s three tackles for the Ravens, the Saints' defense proved too tough to overcome, sealing their victory decisively.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 299 | 4 | 0 | 146.3 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 18 | 13 | 72% | 261 | 3 | 1 | 130.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 11 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 38 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 42 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 59 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 24 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 13 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 31 |

