Las Vegas
Raiders
2-0
77
FINAL
21
New Orleans
Saints
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Las Vegas Raiders dominated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 77-21 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only boosts the Raiders' confidence but also establishes them as a formidable contender in the league early in the season.
Leading the charge for Las Vegas was quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for an astonishing 621 yards and nine touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Saints' defense. Receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a standout target, racking up 411 receiving yards, while Ashton Jeanty added a strong ground presence with 110 rushing yards. The offensive prowess of the Raiders was simply too much for New Orleans to handle.
Defensively, the Raiders made their presence felt with a remarkable performance, highlighted by Darien Porter's three interceptions that shifted momentum throughout the game. Nakobe Dean contributed with a sack, further disrupting the Saints' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Mendoza's pinpoint passing led to consecutive scores, putting the game firmly out of reach for New Orleans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 15 | 11 | 73% | 621 | 9 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 7 | 24% | 233 | 3 | 6 | 55.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 14 | 110 | 7.9 | 22 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | -3 | -0.5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 6 | 411 | 68.5 | 138 | 5 | 80 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 148 | 74.0 | 54 | 2 | 93 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 3 | 145 | 48.3 | 47 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 46 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | — | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brennan Jackson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathan Shepherd | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

