New Orleans
Saints
1-0
16
FINAL
27
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Baltimore Ravens topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 27-16, solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. The Ravens showcased their offensive prowess, with a critical win at home that sets the tone for the weeks to come.
Lamar Jackson led the charge for Baltimore, throwing for three touchdowns while navigating the Saints' defense with precision. Tyler Shough put up impressive numbers for New Orleans, completing 342 passing yards and connecting with Trey Palmer for a standout performance that included 161 receiving yards. However, the Saints' efforts weren't enough to overcome the Ravens' offensive efficiency.
Defensively, Baltimore made a significant impact throughout the game. Nnamdi Madubuike was a force in the trenches, recording three sacks that disrupted the Saints' rhythm and limited their scoring opportunities. A pivotal moment came in the second half when Kyle Hamilton's interception turned the tide, allowing the Ravens to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 32 | 18 | 342 | 2 | 4 | 74.7 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 17 | 11 | 215 | 3 | 0 | 147.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Palmer | WR | 6 | 161 | 26.8 | 2 | 57 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 131 | 26.2 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keondre Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 44 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 56 |

