Las Vegas
Raiders
2-0
56
FINAL
21
New Orleans
Saints
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the New Orleans Saints 56-21 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The Raiders secured their second win of the season, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their position in the league standings.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the standout star for Las Vegas, throwing for 344 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with rookie sensation Brock Bowers, who racked up an impressive 166 receiving yards, while Ashton Jeanty carried the ball for 153 yards on the ground, contributing significantly to the Raiders' high-scoring affair.
Defensively, the Raiders made their mark with a pivotal performance from Tre Hawkins III, who snagged two interceptions that shifted momentum in their favor. Although Chase Young of the Saints recorded a sack and Jonas Sanker led the team with seven tackles, the Raiders' defense effectively stifled the Saints' offensive efforts, allowing them to maintain control throughout the game. The combination of turnovers and a relentless pass rush was crucial in sealing the victory for Las Vegas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 344 | 3 | 4 | 91.0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 26 | 10 | 38% | 167 | 2 | 4 | 46.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 19 | 153 | 8.1 | 40 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 6 | 166 | 27.7 | 46 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 110 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 20 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 40 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 14 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Hawkins III | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Howden | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quay Walker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Butler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

