Las Vegas
Raiders
2-0
34
FINAL
42
New Orleans
Saints
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying clash in Week 3 of the 2026 season, the New Orleans Saints took down the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 42-34. The victory keeps the Saints in contention as they look to establish their dominance in the league. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was New Orleans that ultimately prevailed.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for the Saints, throwing for an impressive 329 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. On the other side, Ashton Jeanty kept the Raiders competitive with a formidable 141 rushing yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. contributed significantly with 102 receiving yards and a crucial touchdown. The offensive duels kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
The Saints' defense played a pivotal role in sealing the victory, with Danny Stutsman racking up five total tackles, and Chase Young adding pressure with a sack. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Isaiah Stalbird intercepted a crucial pass, halting a potential game-tying drive from the Raiders. This defensive stand not only shifted momentum but ultimately secured the win for New Orleans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 13 | 12 | 329 | 5 | 1 | 126.2 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 33 | 22 | 253 | 3 | 1 | 107.2 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 12 | 141 | 11.8 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 14 | 56 | 4.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Butler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 59 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

