New Orleans
Saints
1-0
21
FINAL
38
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Baltimore Ravens topped the New Orleans Saints 38-21 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish momentum early in the year. Baltimore's offense proved too much for New Orleans to handle, propelling them to victory.
Leading the charge for the Ravens was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for a touchdown and efficiently managed the game. Jaydon Blue showcased his speed and agility on the ground, racking up 84 rushing yards, while Ja'Marr Chase stood out for the Saints, posting 93 receiving yards. Despite the loss, J.J. McCarthy threw for 202 yards, keeping the Saints competitive throughout.
Defensively, the Ravens made their mark with a key interception by Max Melton, which shifted the momentum in their favor. Maxx Crosby also contributed significantly, adding a sack that disrupted New Orleans' offensive rhythm. The turning point came when Baltimore capitalized on a Saints turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 41 | 18 | 44% | 202 | 1 | 2 | 47.0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 200 | 1 | 0 | 94.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 16 | 84 | 5.3 | 51 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 12 | 76 | 6.3 | 32 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Reggie Bush | HB | 12 | 29 | 2.4 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 47 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 12 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre' Watson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elvis Dumervil | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 51 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

