New Orleans
Saints
1-0
51
FINAL
28
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Baltimore Ravens 51-28 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish early momentum, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for an astonishing 565 yards and seven touchdowns, setting the tone for the game. He connected frequently with receiver Zachariah Branch, who racked up 181 receiving yards, making key plays throughout the contest. Their chemistry was evident as they dismantled the Ravens' secondary, pushing the Saints to an early lead that proved insurmountable.
On the defensive side, New Orleans made crucial stops that shifted the game's momentum. Amare Miller recorded two sacks, pressuring Ravens quarterback Jaxson Dart and disrupting their offensive flow. Additionally, James Pierre's two interceptions were pivotal, halting Baltimore's attempts to mount a comeback and solidifying the Saints' hold on this commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 40 | 28 | 70% | 565 | 7 | 1 | 141.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 19 | 8 | 42% | 201 | 1 | 2 | 59.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Israel Abanikanda | HB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 7 | 181 | 25.9 | 81 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 136 | 27.2 | 72 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 95 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 15 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 11 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 19 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare Miller | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Brown | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaire Alexander | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 49 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

