New Orleans
Saints
1-0
24
FINAL
42
Baltimore
Ravens
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown, the Baltimore Ravens topped the New Orleans Saints 42-24 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Ravens' early season momentum but also establishes them as a formidable force in the league, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Lamar Jackson was outstanding, throwing for 343 yards and three touchdowns, solidifying his status as one of the league's elite quarterbacks. He spread the ball effectively, with Ja'Kobi Lane leading the receiving corps with 121 yards. Adam Randall added a solid ground game, contributing 58 rushing yards to keep the Saints' defense off balance.
Defensively, the Ravens made their presence felt, with Malaki Starks leading the team with seven total tackles. The turning point came when Roquan Smith intercepted a pass, halting a Saints drive and shifting momentum firmly in favor of Baltimore. Nnamdi Madubuike's 1.5 sacks further pressured the New Orleans offense, ensuring the Ravens maintained control throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 343 | 3 | 3 | 104.1 |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | 5 | 4 | 80% | 19 | 1 | 0 | 122.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Randall | HB | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | — | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Tucker | WR | 10 | 136 | 13.6 | 98 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 15 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 50 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 70 | 5.8 | 72 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 46 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 15 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 7 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 10 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks | FS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jay Higgins IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 47 |