New Orleans
Saints
1-0
30
FINAL
21
Baltimore
Ravens
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Baltimore Ravens 30-21 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for an early edge in the standings, the Saints managed to outlast the Ravens, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Lamar Jackson had a standout performance for the Ravens, throwing for 320 yards and a touchdown, while Zay Flowers led the receiving corps with an impressive 118 yards. However, it was Travis Etienne Jr. who fueled the Saints' ground game, racking up 82 rushing yards and contributing to the team's balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Chase Young's 1.5 sacks and Eric Stokes' interception. The pivotal moment came late in the game when Stokes picked off Jackson, halting a promising Ravens drive and solidifying the Saints' victory. Ultimately, the New Orleans defense proved to be the difference-maker, stifling Baltimore's late-game momentum.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 39 | 26 | 67% | 320 | 1 | 1 | 89.6 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 43 | 27 | 63% | 286 | 1 | 1 | 80.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 18 | 82 | 4.6 | 30 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 30 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 21 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 90 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 9 | 98 | 10.9 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 9 | 97 | 10.8 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 31 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | โ | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aeneas Peebles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40 |

