New Orleans
Saints
1-0
28
FINAL
35
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints, finishing with a final score of 35-28. Both teams entered this game hungry for a win, but it was Baltimore that came out on top, improving their record early in the season.
Lamar Jackson was a standout performer for the Ravens, throwing for 300 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite dual-threat ability. Jameson Williams also made a significant impact, racking up 108 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. led the Saints' ground game with 117 rushing yards, keeping the game competitive throughout.
Defensively, the Ravens were able to apply consistent pressure, with Nnamdi Madubuike recording a sack and Malaki Starks contributing three total tackles. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Baltimore's defense stifled a crucial drive, allowing Jackson to manage the clock effectively and secure the victory. Lorenzo Styles Jr. made two critical interceptions for the Saints, but it was not enough to overcome the Ravens' offensive firepower.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 22 | 14 | 300 | 4 | 3 | 107.1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 25 | 11 | 202 | 2 | 5 | 59.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 117 | 10.6 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 18 | 74 | 4.1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

