New Orleans
Saints
1-0
38
FINAL
0
Baltimore
Ravens
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints dominated the Baltimore Ravens with a resounding 38-0 victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and leaving no doubt about their intentions this season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early on, the Saints made a statement that they are serious contenders for the title.
Fernando Mendoza was the star of the show, throwing for 203 yards and two touchdowns, orchestrating an efficient aerial attack that kept the Ravens' defense guessing all game long. Travis Etienne Jr. also shined, contributing significantly with 61 rushing yards and an impressive 108 receiving yards, proving to be a dual threat that Baltimore simply couldn't contain.
On the defensive side, the Saints made their mark with relentless pressure and key turnovers. Chase Young recorded a sack that shifted the momentum early in the game, while Kool-Aid McKinstry's interception sealed any hope of a Baltimore comeback. The Ravens struggled to find their rhythm, and the Saints' defensive dominance was a crucial factor in this one-sided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 15 | 13 | 87% | 203 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 9 | 4 | 44% | 52 | 0 | 3 | 23.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 108 | 18.0 | 107 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 55 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keondre Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26 |

