Las Vegas
Raiders
2-0
35
FINAL
27
New Orleans
Saints
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Las Vegas Raiders secured a thrilling 35-27 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish their footing early in the season, this matchup proved crucial as the Raiders aimed to extend their winning streak.
Tyler Shough of the Saints threw for an impressive 255 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. However, it was Brock Bowers of the Raiders who stole the spotlight with a standout performance, racking up 116 receiving yards that contributed significantly to Las Vegas's offensive success. The Raiders' ability to balance their attack proved pivotal in their victory.
Defensively, the Raiders made crucial stops when it mattered most, with Nakobe Dean leading the charge with 11 total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hezekiah Masses intercepted a pass, halting a potential Saints comeback and allowing Las Vegas to maintain control of the game. Despite Chase Young's two sacks for New Orleans, it was the Raiders' defensive resilience that ultimately secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 42 | 29 | 255 | 4 | 1 | 106.7 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 33 | 22 | 248 | 3 | 0 | 119.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 19 | 56 | 2.9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 10 | 116 | 11.6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cody White | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hezekiah Masses | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malcolm Koonce | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khristian Boyd | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tonka Hemingway | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby Wooden | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Butler | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 41 |

