Final2026 Week 3

Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA

Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints

Las Vegas Raiders

AwayWon

35

New Orleans Saints

Home

27

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Raiders31361335
Saints6714027

LV 35NO 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tyler Shough

    NO · QB

    24.8PPR pts

    29/42, 255 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Brock Bowers

    LV · TE

    27.6PPR pts

    10 REC, 116 YDS, 1 TD

  • Saints leader

    Juwan Johnson

    NO · TE

    23.3PPR pts

    8 REC, 53 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Hezekiah Masses

    LV

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Raiders 35, Saints 27: Las Vegas rallies in the fourth quarter

Las Vegas led 16–13 at halftime and outscored New Orleans 19–14 after the break to win 35–27. New Orleans outgained the Raiders 381–340, but the Raiders averaged 5.4 yards per play.

The Saints went 9-for-15 on third down and committed four turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +0.1 yards/play LV 5.4 · NO 5.3
  • +3 turnover margin LV 1 · NO 4 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Raiders Won

Las Vegas won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Raiders vs Saints
RaidersStatSaints
5.4Yards per play5.3
1Turnovers4
Other team stats
340Total yards381
63Plays72
58%Third-down conversion60%
27:32Time of possession32:28

Scoring Summary

The Raiders scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Saints scored four touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Raiders vs Saints
TimeTeamPlayLVNO
1st quarter
7:35LVMatt Gay 41-yard FG Takes lead30
0:50NOTyler Shough → Juwan Johnson, 2-yard TD Takes leadXP missed36
2nd quarter
11:27LVMatt Gay 37-yard FG Ties game66
5:46LVKirk Cousins → Michael Mayer, 3-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP136
1:54NOTyler Shough → Noah Fant, 3-yard TD Ties gameDaniel Carlson XP1313
0:00LVMatt Gay 25-yard FG Takes lead1613
3rd quarter
6:40NOTyler Shough → Juwan Johnson, 1-yard TD Takes leadDaniel Carlson XP1620
5:46NOTyler Shough → Noah Fant, 16-yard TD Extends leadDaniel Carlson XP1627
3:20LVMike Washington Jr. 36-yard TD run2-pt try failed2227
4th quarter
9:21LVKirk Cousins → Cody White, 4-yard TD Game winner2-pt try failed2827
6:22LVKirk Cousins → Brock Bowers, 4-yard TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP3527

Fantasy Points: Raiders vs Saints, Week 3 2026

Fantasy leaders

  1. Brock BowersLVTE27.6 PTSTE1
  2. Tyler ShoughNOQB24.8 PTSQB6
  3. Juwan JohnsonNOTE23.3 PTSTE5
  4. Kirk CousinsLVQB22.2 PTSQB11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tyler ShoughNOQB24.8QB629/42255411360106.7Start/Sit →
Kirk CousinsLVQB22.2QB1122/3324830330119.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Brock BowersLVTE27.6TE1TE———14101161Start/Sit →
Juwan JohnsonNOTE23.3TE5TE———88532Start/Sit →
Chris OlaveNOWR19.7WR15WR———1391070Start/Sit →
Noah FantNOTE19.3TE7TE———44332Start/Sit →
Ashton JeantyLVRB12.3RB18RB1956033370Start/Sit →
Michael MayerLVTE12.2TE13TE———33321Start/Sit →
Mike WashingtonLVRB11.4RB19RB5541————
Travis EtienneNORB9.0RB32RB1357022130
Tre TuckerLVWR8.3WR50WR———44430Start/Sit →
Cody WhiteLVWR7.4WR59WR———3141Start/Sit →
Devaughn VeleNOWR6.9WR64WR———63390Start/Sit →
Alvin KamaraNORB5.1RB43RB93601150Start/Sit →
Kendre MillerNORB3.9RB47RB41403250Start/Sit →
Jalen NailorLVWR2.6WR100WR———31160Start/Sit →
CJ DonaldsonNORB0.5RB73RB150————Start/Sit →
Bryce LanceNOWR0.0—WR———3000Start/Sit →
Malik BensonLVWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Las Vegas Raiders

Snap Share

  1. Michael MayerTE61 snaps87%
  2. Ashton JeantyRB59 snaps84%
  3. Brock BowersTE55 snaps79%
  4. Jalen NailorWR40 snaps57%
  5. Tre TuckerWR40 snaps57%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Brock Bowers45%, 14 targets
  2. Tre Tucker13%, 4 targets
  3. Cody White10%, 3 targets
  4. Jalen Nailor10%, 3 targets
  5. Michael Mayer10%, 3 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Ashton Jeanty70%, 19 carries
  2. Mike Washington19%, 5 carries
  3. Kirk Cousins11%, 3 carries

New Orleans Saints

Snap Share

  1. Devaughn VeleWR65 snaps88%
  2. Chris OlaveWR62 snaps84%
  3. Bryce LanceWR53 snaps72%
  4. Juwan JohnsonTE46 snaps62%
  5. Noah FantTE42 snaps57%

Target Share40 targets

  1. Chris Olave33%, 13 targets
  2. Juwan Johnson20%, 8 targets
  3. Devaughn Vele15%, 6 targets
  4. Noah Fant10%, 4 targets
  5. Kendre Miller8%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 6 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Travis Etienne46%, 13 carries
  2. Alvin Kamara32%, 9 carries
  3. Kendre Miller14%, 4 carries
  4. Tyler Shough4%, 1 carries
  5. CJ Donaldson4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Devaughn VeleNOWR6588%615%0
Michael MayerLVTE6187%310%0
Ashton JeantyLVRB5984%310%19
Chris OlaveNOWR6284%1333%0
Brock BowersLVTE5579%1445%0
Bryce LanceNOWR5372%38%0
Juwan JohnsonNOTE4662%820%0
Jalen NailorLVWR4057%310%0
Tre TuckerLVWR4057%413%0
Noah FantNOTE4257%410%0
Travis EtienneNORB2838%25%13
Alvin KamaraNORB2432%13%9
Connor HeywardLVRB1927%00%0
Cody WhiteLVWR1521%310%0
Ian ThomasLVTE1420%00%0
Kendre MillerNORB1419%38%4
Oscar DelpNOTE1419%00%0
Dareke YoungLVWR1217%00%0
CJ DonaldsonNORB1216%00%1
Jack BechLVWR1116%00%0
Mike WashingtonLVRB1116%00%5
Kevin AustinNOWR1014%00%0
Dylan LaubeLVRB46%00%0
Malik BensonLVWR46%13%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+12.3Noah Fant19.3 PTS vs 7.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.2Bryce Lance0.0 PTS vs 5.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume24.5 xFPBrock Bowers27.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Brock BowersLV · TE27.624.5+3.179%45% tgt—000%1445%
Chris OlaveNO · WR19.722.7−3.084%33% tgt—000%1333%
Tyler ShoughNO · QB24.820.2+4.6100%42 att—4214%00%
Kirk CousinsLV · QB22.217.2+5.0100%33 att—33311%00%
Ashton JeantyLV · RB12.316.7−4.484%70% car—01970%310%
Juwan JohnsonNO · TE23.314.0+9.362%20% tgt—000%820%
Travis Etienne Jr.NO · RB9.011.3−2.338%46% car—01346%25%
Devaughn VeleNO · WR6.910.5−3.688%15% tgt—000%615%
Kendre MillerNO · RB3.97.7−3.819%14% car—0414%38%
Alvin KamaraNO · RB5.17.2−2.132%32% car—0932%13%
Noah FantNO · TE19.37.0+12.357%10% tgt—000%410%
Tre TuckerLV · WR8.37.0+1.357%13% tgt—000%413%
Bryce LanceNO · WR0.05.2−5.272%8% tgt—000%38%
Cody WhiteLV · WR7.45.2+2.221%10% tgt—000%310%
Jalen NailorLV · WR2.65.2−2.657%10% tgt—000%310%
Michael MayerLV · TE12.25.2+7.087%10% tgt—000%310%
Mike Washington Jr.LV · RB11.43.0+8.416%19% car—0519%00%
Malik BensonLV · WR0.01.7−1.76%3% tgt—000%13%
CJ DonaldsonNO · RB0.50.6−0.116%4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Raiders 31 targets and 27 carries; Saints 40 targets and 28 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kirk Cousins Ran hot

LV · QB · 22.2 pts on 17.2 expected

22 of 33 passing for 248 yards, 3 touchdowns; 3 carries for 3 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Chiefs. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Tyler Shough

NO · QB · 24.8 pts on 20.2 expected

29 of 42 passing for 255 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for 36 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.2 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Falcons. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Tyler Shough →

Brock Bowers Strong role

LV · TE · 27.6 pts on 24.5 expected

14 targets (45% of the team's), 10 catches for 116 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 24.5 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Chiefs. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Brock Bowers →

Ashton Jeanty Volume, no payoff

LV · RB · 12.3 pts on 16.7 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 37 yards; 19 carries (70% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Chiefs. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Ashton Jeanty →

Chris Olave Volume, no payoff

NO · WR · 19.7 pts on 22.7 expected

13 targets (33% of the team's), 9 catches for 107 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Falcons. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Chris Olave →

Juwan Johnson Ran hot

NO · TE · 23.3 pts on 14.0 expected

8 targets (20% of the team's), 8 catches for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Falcons. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (8).

Start/Sit: Juwan Johnson →

Noah Fant Ran hot

NO · TE · 19.3 pts on 7.0 expected

4 targets (10% of the team's), 4 catches for 33 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Falcons. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Noah Fant →

Bryce Lance Unlucky

NO · WR · 0.0 pts on 5.2 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 5.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Falcons. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Bryce Lance →

Stock Up, Stock Down

New Orleans Saints

  • Stock down: Travis Etienne Jr. played 38% of the snaps, down from a 57% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Raiders defense and Saints defense
Points allowed toRaiders DSaints D
QBs17.518.1
RBs17.126.5
WRs22.829.0
TEs21.120.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

New Orleans opened at 60% win probability, climbed as high as 95%, then lost.

Saints win probability

Saints win probability by game minuteSaints started at 60%, stood at 45% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −26Cousins → Mayer, 3-yd TD58% → 32%Q2 5:46
  2. +27Shough → Fant, 3-yd TD30% → 57%Q2 1:54
  3. +33Shough → Johnson, 1-yd TD42% → 74%Q3 6:40
  4. −38Cousins → White, 4-yd TD85% → 47%Q4 9:21
  5. −40Cousins → Bowers, 4-yd TD44% → 4%Q4 6:22

Swing in Saints win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Raiders vs Saints
Las Vegas RaidersMeasureNew Orleans Saints
63Plays72
57%Pass rate61%
6.3Yds / dropback5.3
4.2Yds / carry5.3
7/12Third downs9/15

Efficiency edge Las Vegas ran 9 fewer plays but gained 1.0 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LV Bowers 45% · Tucker 13% · Jeanty 10%
  • NO Olave 33% · Johnson 20% · Vele 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Raiders vs Saints
ResultLVNO
Touchdowns44
Field goals30
Punts33
Turnovers14

LV turnover edge: +3

  • The Raiders opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 53-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
NOQ1 15:00320:53Punt
LVQ1 14:0712536:32Field goal
NOQ1 7:3513796:45Touchdown
LVQ1 0:509424:23Field goal
NOQ2 11:273-31:56Punt
LVQ2 9:318533:45Touchdown
NOQ2 5:4610723:52Touchdown
LVQ2 1:5411581:54Field goal
LVQ3 15:00351:30Punt
NOQ3 13:3012876:50Touchdown
LVQ3 6:40000:07Fumble
NOQ3 6:332320:47Touchdown
LVQ3 5:465712:26Touchdown
NOQ3 3:205121:19Punt
LVQ3 2:01300:25Punt
NOQ3 1:369223:41Fumble
LVQ4 12:556553:34Touchdown
NOQ4 9:21341:33Interception
LVQ4 7:48341:26Touchdown
NOQ4 6:229444:07Fumble
LVQ4 2:15480:37Punt
NOQ4 1:383200:45Fumble
LVQ4 0:532-20:53End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Raiders vs Saints Head-to-Head

The Raiders and Saints first met in 1971 and have played 17 times since.

All-time series
9–7–1Raiders lead, 17 meetings since 1971
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Raiders win
48–101975
Largest Saints win
34–32008

Since 2021

2–1 Raiders lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Raiders win, S = Saints win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Raiders vs Saints
RaidersStatSaints
3-0Record1-2
29.3Points per game27.0
311.7Yards per game382.7
4.9Yards per play5.2
18.0Points allowed per game27.7
316.7Yards allowed per game340.3

Raiders vs Saints Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
NO −3.5Saints failed to cover by 11.5
Total
44.5Over: 62 points scored (by 17.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Saints24.027+3.0
Raiders20.535+14.5

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Raiders 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Las Vegas Raiders

Against the spread
3–0
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS on the road
2–0

New Orleans Saints

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
2–1
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Raiders and Saints in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Raider or a Saint, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Raiders vs Saints Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Raiders vs Saints Week 3 game?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 35–27 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on September 27, 2026. See the Raiders' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Raiders vs Saints?

The final score was Raiders 35, Saints 27. The Raiders led 16–13 at halftime, and the second half went Raiders 19, Saints 14.

What happened in the Raiders vs Saints game?

Las Vegas led 16–13 at halftime and outscored New Orleans 19–14 after the break to win 35–27. New Orleans outgained the Raiders 381–340, but the Raiders averaged 5.4 yards per play. Brock Bowers led all players with 10 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown. The Saints committed 4 turnovers, the Raiders 1.

What was the game-winning score in Raiders vs Saints?

Kirk Cousins' 4-yard touchdown pass to Cody White with 9:21 left in the fourth quarter gave the Raiders a 28–27 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Raiders vs Saints?

Brock Bowers led the game with 27.6 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 3, on 10 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Shough was next with 24.8 (QB6). See Brock Bowers's 2026 game log.

Who led Raiders vs Saints in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tyler Shough (NO) led all passers with 29 of 42 for 255 yards, 4 touchdowns and an interception. Travis Etienne (NO) led in rushing with 13 carries for 57 yards. Brock Bowers (LV) led in receiving with 10 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Brock Bowers score against the Saints?

Brock Bowers scored 27.6 points in PPR leagues, 22.6 in half-PPR and 17.6 in standard scoring against the Saints in Week 3 of the 2026 season, on 10 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown. He drew 45% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Raiders vs Saints?

Noah Fant outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 19.3 PPR points on 7.0 xFP (+12.3). Bryce Lance fell furthest short, with 0.0 points on 5.2 xFP (−5.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Raiders come back to beat the Saints?

The Raiders' chances of winning fell as low as 5% in the third quarter. Kirk Cousins' 4-yard touchdown pass to Brock Bowers in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Kirk Cousins' 4-yard touchdown pass to Cody White then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Raiders vs Saints?

The Raiders won the turnover battle 4–1: the Saints gave the ball away 4 times and the Raiders 1 time. The Raiders won the game.

What is the all-time Raiders vs Saints record?

The Raiders lead the all-time series 9–7–1 across 17 meetings since 1971.

When did the Raiders and Saints last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2026, they last met in the 2024 season on December 29, 2024, when the Raiders beat the Saints 25–10.

What was the closing spread for Raiders vs Saints?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Saints −3.5, making the New Orleans Saints 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 24.0 points for the Saints and 20.5 for the Raiders.

Did Raiders vs Saints go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 62 points, 17.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Raiders vs Saints?

The Raiders covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Saints −3.5. The final margin was 8 points.