In a tightly contested matchup, the New Orleans Saints secured a 24-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious, maintaining their strong start. Jaxson Dart led the charge for New Orleans with a solid performance, throwing for 211 yards. On the other side, Bryce Young connected for one touchdown pass, but it was RJ Harvey who stood out on the ground for the Raiders, racking up 90 rushing yards. Mecole Hardman also made his presence felt with 71 receiving yards, keeping Las Vegas competitive throughout the game. Defensively, the Saints made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, with Danielle Hunter recording 1.5 sacks and Marlon Humphrey snagging an interception. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Humphrey's pick halted a promising Raiders drive, allowing the Saints to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. Foyesade Oluokun led the Raiders' defense with eight total tackles, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Saints' timely defensive efforts.