New Orleans
Saints
1-0
24
FINAL
27
Baltimore
Ravens
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 27-24. Both teams entered the game eager to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, but it was Baltimore that ultimately came out on top, showcasing their potency on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the charge for the Ravens, throwing for 295 yards and three touchdown passes, proving once again why he remains a formidable presence in the league. Jalen Coker was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 112 receiving yards, while the Saints' Bucky Irving made a solid impact on the ground with 78 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Kyle Hamilton made a significant contribution for the Ravens, recording four total tackles and snagging an interception that shifted momentum in Baltimore's favor. The game's turning point came in the third quarter when Hamilton's interception set up a crucial touchdown drive that gave the Ravens a lead they would not relinquish. Keldric Faulk also put pressure on the Baltimore offense with 1.5 sacks, but it was the Ravens' ability to capitalize on defensive plays that ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 18 | 13 | 295 | 3 | 1 | 130.7 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 23 | 15 | 192 | 2 | 3 | 80.6 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 65 | 5.9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Coker | WR | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 55 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 |

