New Orleans
Saints
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30
FINAL
21
Baltimore
Ravens
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints secured a 30-21 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive prowess while putting themselves in a solid position early in the campaign. With both teams seeking to establish momentum, this matchup proved crucial for their playoff aspirations moving forward.
Tyler Shough led the charge for the Saints, throwing for an impressive 280 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Chris Olave was the standout target, racking up 110 receiving yards and providing key plays that kept drives alive. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry managed to ground out 58 rushing yards for the Ravens, but the team's offense struggled to keep pace with New Orleans.
Defensively, the Saints made their mark with Kool-Aid McKinstry's critical interception, which shifted momentum back in favor of New Orleans at a pivotal moment in the game. The Ravens' defense, anchored by Roquan Smith's three tackles and Travis Jones' sack, did their best to contain the Saints' explosive offense but ultimately fell short. The turning point came when Shough connected with Olave for a touchdown late in the third quarter, allowing New Orleans to build a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 23 | 15 | 280 | 3 | 1 | 128.6 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 19 | 9 | 114 | 1 | 3 | 44.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 106 | 53.0 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keondre Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 31 |

