New Orleans
Saints
1-0
17
FINAL
34
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Baltimore Ravens topped the New Orleans Saints 34-17 in a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish their identity early in the year, the Ravens delivered a standout performance at home, solidifying their position in the playoff conversation.
Derrick Henry was the standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 145 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the Ravens' offensive success. Tyler Shough led the Saints through the air with 279 passing yards and one touchdown, connecting frequently with Puka Nacua, who tallied 125 receiving yards. Despite Shough's efforts, the Saints struggled to keep pace with the Ravens' potent offense.
Defensively, Nate Wiggins was a key player for Baltimore, not only recording three total tackles but also snagging an interception that shifted momentum. The game's turning point came in the third quarter when Wiggins' interception halted a promising Saints drive, allowing the Ravens to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory. The combination of a strong rushing attack and timely defensive plays made all the difference for Baltimore in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 15 | 279 | 1 | 3 | 76.9 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 23 | 13 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 86.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 15 | 145 | 9.7 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 17 | 1.4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Silas Walters | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Yiadom | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 |

