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Saints Rally Past Ravens 24-17 in Week 2 Comeback
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Core Event: New Orleans Secures First Victory of the 2026 Season
On September 20, 2026, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 at M&T Bank Stadium. After trailing 14-6 at halftime, the Saints erased the deficit by outscoring Baltimore 18-3 in the second half. The decisive moment came on fourth-and-goal with 1:28 remaining when quarterback Tyler Shough executed a one-yard quarterback sneak that was upheld after an instant-replay review, giving New Orleans a 24-17 lead that held after safety Julian Blackmon intercepted Lamar Jackson with 13 seconds left.
Data & Statistics
- Tyler Shough – 27/34, 252 yards, 1 passing TD, 0 INT; 9 carries, 23 yards, 1 rushing TD (NFL).
- Chris Olave – 8 receptions, 86 yards, 1 TD (NFL).
- Juwan Johnson – 4 receptions, 66 yards (NFL).
- Devaughn Vele – 5 receptions, 64 yards (NFL).
- Saints total offense: 298 yards, 19 first downs, 0 turnovers, 8/15 third-down conversions, 2/2 fourth-down conversions, 32:45 time of possession (NFL).
- Defense: 3 sacks for 19 yards lost; linebacker Pete Werner recorded 11 tackles (1 sack, 1 TFL).
- Special teams: kicker Daniel Carlson perfect 3-for-3 on field goals (23, 47, 51 yards); rookie returner Barion Brown returned a kickoff 53 yards for favorable field position; defensive end Carl Granderson blocked a Ravens field-goal attempt.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Fortunate for us to get that. Obviously was gonna go for it in that situation — a chance to score a touchdown, (and) if not, we're forcing them to be on the minus one and go the long way,” — Kellen Moore, saints coach
- “I loved it. I knew what he meant by it, but yeah, obviously he's an elite player, but it fires me up,” — Quarterback Tyler Shough
- “Has all the arm talent in the world [and] can run. I don't think he gets enough credit for how good [of] an athlete he is,” — Anthony Weaver
- “We exhausted all available angles and could not prove clear and obvious that he did not break the plane of the goal line,” — Mark Butterworth, NFL vice president of instant replay
- “Our guys stuck with it all the way to the end, both games,” — Kellen Moore, saints coach
Impact and Significance
The victory marked the Saints’ first win of the season and demonstrated the effectiveness of the team’s second-year quarterback in high-pressure situations. Shough’s dual-threat ability—efficient passing and a game-winning run—earned him league-leading passing yards after two weeks and placed him among the few quarterbacks with multiple fourth-quarter touchdowns in a single season. The defense’s second-half adjustment limited the Ravens to just three points after halftime, highlighting the coaching staff’s capacity to adapt mid-game.
What’s Next
The Saints will host the Las Vegas Raiders in their next matchup, looking to build on the momentum generated by the comeback victory.