New Orleans
Saints
1-0
20
FINAL
30
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Baltimore Ravens topped the New Orleans Saints 30-20, securing an important win in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Ravens showcased their offensive prowess, establishing themselves early as a force to be reckoned with in the league.
Lamar Jackson led the charge for Baltimore, throwing for 320 yards and two touchdowns while adding 51 rushing yards to his impressive stat line. His connection with George Pickens was particularly effective, as Pickens racked up 113 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Jackson’s ability to create plays both through the air and on the ground was pivotal in maintaining the Ravens' offensive momentum.
Defensively, Baltimore's unit made critical contributions, with Roquan Smith snagging an interception that shifted the game's momentum in their favor. Nnamdi Madubuike also made his presence felt with a sack, applying pressure on the Saints’ quarterback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Smith's interception set up a touchdown drive, allowing the Ravens to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 320 | 2 | 1 | 110.8 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 280 | 2 | 1 | 121.6 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 11 | 27 | 2.5 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 11 | 1.4 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 51 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 15 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 53 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 32 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 40 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 36 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 31 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Matt Hibner | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 34 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

