The New Orleans Saints walked into Baltimore and walked out with a statement, beating the Ravens 26-14 in a Week 2 matchup that few outside the building saw coming. A road win over a perennial AFC contender is the kind of result that reframes a season before it ever really begins. The Saints controlled the scoreboard from the air and never let Baltimore find its rhythm. Tyler Shough was the story, carving up the Ravens for four touchdown passes and dictating terms whenever New Orleans needed a score. Travis Etienne Jr. did the dirty work on the ground with a team-best 52 rushing yards, keeping the Saints ahead of the chains and the play-action game honest. Baltimore had its moments — Lamar Jackson led all passers with 237 yards and Mark Andrews hauled in 86 receiving yards as his favorite target — but the Ravens simply couldn't match New Orleans in the red zone. Four touchdown throws to two total scores tells the whole story. The defense turned an efficient afternoon into a comfortable one. Julian Blackmon was the difference-maker with two interceptions, repeatedly cutting off Baltimore drives before they could turn into points. Chase Young provided the pass rush with a sack, and Jonas Sanker led the way with four total tackles. Blackmon's takeaways were the turning point — every time the Ravens threatened to swing momentum, the ball ended up in New Orleans' hands.