In a tightly contested Week 3 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints, clinching a 10-3 victory. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, but it was the Raiders who emerged victorious on the road. Offensively, the Saints were led by Tyler Shough, who passed for 228 yards but struggled to find the end zone. Mike Washington Jr. provided the ground attack for the Raiders, racking up 75 rushing yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. led the Saints in receiving with 55 yards. However, neither offense was able to capitalize on their chances in the red zone, resulting in a low-scoring affair. Defensively, the Raiders were dominant, with Maxx Crosby shining as a standout performer. He recorded an impressive four sacks and made eight total tackles, consistently disrupting the Saints' offensive flow. The turning point came when Eric Stokes intercepted a pass, halting a promising drive for New Orleans and allowing Las Vegas to maintain control of the game.