New Orleans
Saints
0-1
49
FINAL
28
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Baltimore Ravens 49-28 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This matchup was critical for both teams, as the Saints sought to establish dominance early in the season while the Ravens aimed to bounce back after a tough opener.
Leading the charge for the Saints was quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in the clutch. Meanwhile, Travis Etienne Jr. was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 194 rushing yards, making him a key asset in the Saints' offensive arsenal. Juwan Johnson added to the aerial attack with 75 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints made significant contributions, highlighted by Justin Reid, who recorded four total tackles and an interception, proving instrumental in disrupting the Ravens' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came when Reid's interception shifted momentum back to New Orleans, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. With this win, the Saints not only showcased their offensive firepower but also their ability to make critical defensive plays when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 14 | 12 | 210 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 14 | 10 | 157 | 1 | 3 | 92.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 19 | 194 | 10.2 | 3 | 65 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 13 | 100 | 7.7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

