New Orleans
Saints
0-1
17
FINAL
31
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of power, the Baltimore Ravens topped the New Orleans Saints 31-17 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish their dominance early in the year, the Ravens came out on top, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic playmaking.
Lamar Jackson was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 300 yards and four touchdowns while also adding 52 rushing yards to his impressive stat line. Mark Andrews was a key target, racking up 95 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Ravensβ offensive momentum. The combination of Jackson's dynamic play and Andrews' reliability proved too much for the Saints' defense to handle.
On the defensive side, the Ravens managed to stifle the Saints at critical moments, highlighted by Roquan Smith's interception that shifted the game's momentum. While Kaden Elliss recorded two sacks for New Orleans, it was the Ravens' ability to pressure the Saints when it mattered most that sealed the victory. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Smith's pick set up a quick touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for New Orleans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 13 | 13 | 100% | 300 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 256 | 2 | 3 | 88.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 11 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 9 | 43 | 4.8 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 9 | 14 | 1.6 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 81 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 30 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 49 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 62 | 62.0 | 39 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 14 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 63 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | β | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Germaine Pratt | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aeneas Peebles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Shepherd | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 |

