Las Vegas
Raiders
0-2
30
FINAL
54
New Orleans
Saints
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 3 matchup, the New Orleans Saints triumphed over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 54-30, solidifying their position as a formidable force this season. The Saints showcased their offensive prowess, proving they could score at will while the Raiders struggled to keep pace in a high-stakes contest.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for an impressive 450 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating both precision and power. Travis Etienne Jr. contributed on the ground with 69 rushing yards, while Brock Bowers of the Raiders stood out in the receiving game with 156 yards, though it wasn't enough to shift the momentum in Vegas' favor.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, with Justin Reid making eight total tackles and Josh Sweat notching 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Raiders' offense throughout the game. The turning point came when Decamerion Richardson intercepted a pass, halting a potential Raiders comeback and allowing New Orleans to maintain control. With this win, the Saints send a strong message to the league about their championship aspirations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 19 | 13 | 450 | 5 | 1 | 128.8 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 38 | 21 | 400 | 4 | 3 | 94.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 69 | 7.7 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 11 | 39 | 3.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 7 | 156 | 22.3 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 46 |

