New Orleans
Saints
0-1
40
FINAL
28
Baltimore
Ravens
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Baltimore Ravens 40-28 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish themselves early in the year, the Saints made a strong statement by securing their second consecutive win.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for 247 yards and a remarkable four touchdowns. Devaughn Vele was his favorite target, racking up 93 receiving yards, while the Saints' offense showcased a balanced attack that kept the Ravens on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays that shifted momentum, highlighted by Kaden Elliss's four total tackles and Cameron Jordan's impactful sack. Although Kyle Hamilton of the Ravens snagged two interceptions, it wasn't enough to alter the outcome. The turning point came in the third quarter when New Orleans scored back-to-back touchdowns, putting them ahead for good and sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 25 | 11 | 44% | 247 | 4 | 3 | 79.9 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 15 | 6 | 40% | 161 | 2 | 5 | 80.1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 75 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 12 | 36 | 3.0 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 10 | 16 | 1.6 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 93 | 46.5 | 45 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 30 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 38 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 14 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Shepherd | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keondre Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 57 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

