In a tightly contested matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens 21-17 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious in a thrilling finish. Tyler Shough led the Saints' offense with a strong performance, throwing for 226 yards and two touchdowns. Travis Etienne Jr. contributed significantly on the ground, adding 62 rushing yards to the mix. Despite a stellar outing from Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, who racked up 112 receiving yards, it wasn't enough to secure the win for Baltimore. Defensively, the Saints made critical plays that swung the game in their favor, highlighted by two interceptions from Jonas Sanker. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Sanker picked off a pass that denied the Ravens a chance to tie the game. While Calais Campbell was a standout for Baltimore with four tackles and a sack, it was the Saints' timely defensive efforts that ultimately sealed their victory.