The Las Vegas Raiders topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 31-25 in a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season. Both teams came in looking to establish themselves early in the season, but it was the Raiders who emerged victorious, improving their record with this hard-fought win. Fernando Mendoza led the charge for the Raiders with a solid performance through the air, racking up 251 passing yards. His favorite target was Brock Bowers, who set the field ablaze with 165 receiving yards, making crucial plays to keep drives alive. On the other side, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough threw for two touchdowns but fell short in the end despite a valiant effort. Defensively, the Raiders made key plays that swung momentum in their favor. Jeremy Chinn led the team with five total tackles, while Maxx Crosby put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with a sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Tyler Owens intercepted a pass, giving the Saints a glimmer of hope, but it wasn't enough as the Raiders held on for the win.