New Orleans
Saints
0-1
27
FINAL
44
Baltimore
Ravens
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Baltimore Ravens topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 44-27, securing their second victory of the season. Both teams aimed to establish early momentum, but it was the Ravens who ultimately pulled ahead and maintained control throughout the contest.
Lamar Jackson was the standout performer for Baltimore, throwing for an impressive 356 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his dynamic playmaking ability. Zay Flowers also shined in the receiving game, racking up 151 yards and finding the end zone, while Derrick Henry contributed what he could on the ground with 36 rushing yards. The Ravens' offensive efficiency proved too much for the Saints to handle.
Defensively, the Ravens made critical plays when it mattered most, with Chidobe Awuzie snagging an interception that shifted momentum back to their favor. Although the Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry led the game with five total tackles, it was Baltimore's ability to pressure the Saints' offense that marked a turning point in the game. The combination of Jackson's explosive offense and timely defensive stops propelled the Ravens to a comfortable victory, setting the tone for their season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 28 | 21 | 75% | 356 | 5 | 1 | 141.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 225 | 2 | 3 | 54.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 54 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 26 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 42 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 25 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 35 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 53 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

