Las Vegas
Raiders
0-2
14
FINAL
35
New Orleans
Saints
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the New Orleans Saints topped the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 35-14 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Saints' confidence but also solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for 280 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his impressive ability to connect with his receivers. Chris Olave was a major beneficiary of Shough's precision, racking up 119 receiving yards and making key plays throughout the game. Meanwhile, the Raiders struggled offensively, with Fernando Mendoza managing only 15 rushing yards, leaving their ground game virtually nonexistent.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, with Lorenzo Styles Jr. leading the charge with four total tackles. Cameron Jordan contributed with a sack, while Quincy Riley's interception proved pivotal in swinging momentum in favor of New Orleans. The turning point came in the second quarter when Riley's pick halted a Raiders drive, allowing the Saints to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 280 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 32 | 14 | 44% | 194 | 2 | 2 | 58.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 75 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 12 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 42 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 27 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 11 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 15 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 27 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

