Saints move to 1-1 with thrilling win over the Ravens

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Tyler Shough #6 and head coach Kellen Moore of the New Orleans Saints hug late in the fourth quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The New Orleans Saints won their first game of the season in a thrilling 24-17 win over the heavily favored Baltimore Ravens. New Orleans moved to 1-1 on the season and are second in the NFC South, behind the Carolina Panthers.

Saints ScoringK Daniel Carlson - 23-yard field goal

The Saints get their first points of the game in the second quarter from a 23-yard field goal by kicker Daniel Carlson. 7-3 Ravens lead.

K Daniel Carlson - 47-yard field goal

Carlson gets his second field goal of the day, this time from 47 yards out. 14-6 Ravens lead.

K Daniel Carlson - 51-yard field goal

The veteran kicker continues his strong day, making a 51-yard field goal to get the Saints within five. 14-9 Ravens lead.

QB Tyler Shough 21-yard touchdown pass to WR Chris Olave

The Saints' first touchdown of the day comes in the fourth quarter, with Tyler Shough finding his favorite target Chris Olave for a 21-yard touchdown. Saints go for two and convert. 17-17.

QB Tyler Shough 1-yard touchdown run

With just 1:28 remaining in the game, Shough runs the ball in for the game-winning touchdown. 24-17 Saints lead.

Team Stats

Passing Offense: 27/34, 252 yards, 1 touchdown

Rushing Offense: 27 attempts, 65 yards, 2.4 yards per carry, 1 touchdown

Passing Defense: 21/31, 204 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception

Rushing Defense: 22 attempts, 108 yards, 4.9 yards per carry, 1 touchdown

Turnovers: 0

Penalties: 5, 35 yards

Third Down Efficiency: 8/15

Fourth Down Efficiency: 2/2

Sacks: 3, 19 yards

Player Stats

QB Tyler Shough: 27/34, 252 yards, 1 touchdown, 9 rush attempts, 23 yards, 1 rushing touchdown

RB Alvin Kamara: 9 rush attempts, 15 yards, 5 receptions, 7 receiving yards

RB Travis Etienne: 8 rush attempts, 25 yards, 2 receptions, 6 receiving yards

WR Chris Olave: 8 receptions, 86 yards, 1 touchdown

WR Devaughn Vele: 5 receptions, 64 yards

TE Juwan Johnson: 4 receptions, 66 yards

LB Pete Werner: 11 total tackles, 8 solo, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit

LB Kaden Ellis: 6 tackles, 4 solo, 1 TFL, 2 QB hits

DE Chase Young: 2 tackles, 1 solo, 1.5 sacks, 1 TFL, 2 QB hits

S Julian Blackmon: 2 tackles, 2 solo, 1 PD, 1 INT

K Daniel Carlson: 3/3, long of 51

Next week vs. Las Vegas Raiders

After their big win, the Saints will play in the Caesars Superdome for the first time this season and take on the Las Vegas Raiders for the home opener.