New Orleans
Saints
0-1
34
FINAL
31
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a nail-biter that had fans on the edge of their seats, the New Orleans Saints topped the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 in a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, this contest proved crucial for playoff aspirations as the Saints emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Tyler Shough was the standout for New Orleans, throwing for 310 yards and connecting on four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. The Saints' aerial attack was essential in keeping the pressure on the Ravens, while their balanced offensive strategy kept the Ravens' defense guessing throughout the game.
Defensively, the Ravens had a solid performance, highlighted by Malaki Starks’ five tackles and Nnamdi Madubuike’s 1.5 sacks, which created some much-needed disruption. However, the game’s turning point came when Jonas Sanker intercepted a pass for the Saints, halting a promising Baltimore drive and allowing New Orleans to maintain their lead. In the end, it was the combination of timely defensive plays and Shough’s offensive prowess that secured the victory for the Saints.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 14 | 310 | 4 | 2 | 107.6 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 28 | 14 | 248 | 2 | 2 | 74.7 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 11 | 73 | 6.6 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 58 | 6.4 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 137 | 27.4 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Wisniewski | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trenton Simpson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Green | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 |

