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What We Learned from the Saints' Collapse in Loss to Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders scored 19 unanswered second-half points, capitalizing on four turnovers by New Orleans in its final five drives to secure a 35-27 comeback victory over the Saints in their home opener at the Caesars Superdome.

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Biggest Winners, Losers in Saints Loss to Raiders, 35-27: Shough Turnovers, TEs Shine

The New Orleans Saints fell to 1-2 on the year with their 35-27 loss to the Raiders in the Superdome. Wednesdays, On SI Saints will answer your questions about what we see from our vantage point.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 27

Halftime Studs & Duds: Saints Trail the Raiders, 16-13

It's Las Vegas 16, New Orleans 13, after the first half of play. It's been 30-minutes of long drives by both teams. Here is what we saw that worked and things that didn't.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 27

Saints, Raiders Announce Inactives: Vegas Tight End to Start

The Saints and Raiders play the late game today, as the two teams kickoff at 3:25 p.m. in the Caesar's Superdome. This weekend is the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Domecoming game in the Dome.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 27

3 Keys to Victory for Saints Against Raiders in Week 3

On Sunday at 3:25 PM CT, the New Orleans Saints kick off their home slate at the Caesars Superdome against the Las Vegas Raiders before a packed crowd of 73,000 black-and-gold faithful.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 27

The Atlanta Falcons' Next Opponent: The New Orleans Saints: What To Watch For In Week Three

When we last saw the New Orleans Saints in the 2025 season, it was a dogfight to end the season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Though the Falcons got the win to finish 8-9, one thing was clear: the Saints felt they’d found their quarterback and coach.

New Orleans Saints News / Viral Sports News / September 27

New Orleans Saints Make Two WR Moves Before Week 3

The New Orleans Saints added depth at wide receiver Saturday, elevating Kevin Austin Jr. and Jalen Moreno-Cropper from the practice squad for Sunday’s Week 3 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at the Caesars Superdome, via the NFL transaction wire.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Darren Waller, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

Former Bucs CB Ronde Barber believes the team has made too many mental mistakes and isn’t heading in the right direction. “Look, the mood is not great,” Barber said, via PFT.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 26

Saints Add Receiver Help to Active Roster

In preparation for Sunday's kickoff against the Las Vegas Raiders, the New Orleans Saints made a pair of roster moves to shore up the wide receiver corps.

Chris Olave News / Viral Sports News / September 26

Saints WR Chris Olave Slapped With NFL Punishment

The NFL fined Saints wide receiver Chris Olave $11,941 on Saturday for taunting during New Orleans’ Week 2 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The league announced the penalty six days after the Saints beat the Ravens 24-17 at M&T Bank Stadium.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Saints Elevate Two Receivers For Week 3

The New Orleans Saints announced Saturday that they’ve officially elevated wide receivers Kevin Austin Jr. and Jalen Moreno-Cropper to their active roster for tomorrow’s contest against the Raiders.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 26

Predictions Saints vs. Raiders: Can New Orleans Win Its Home Opener?

The New Orleans Saints will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at 3:25 CT in the Black and Gold's first home game of the season. The Saints (1-1)

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Tyler Shough News / TWSN / September 25

Tyler Shough Has Earned Must-Start Fantasy Football Status in Week 3

Tyler Shough is no longer just an intriguing waiver wire option for fantasy football managers to get off the waiver wire. Shough has now shown through two weeks that he is a legitimate QB1, and managers should treat him as such again in Week 3.

Kellen Moore News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 25

Final Major Practice Day for Saints: Two Out for Raiders, Moore Scouts Las Vegas

The Saints held their final major practice on Friday in preparation for Sunday's home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. Kickoff in the Caesar's Superdome is scheduled for 3:25 p.m.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 25

Why Saints’ 2006 Return to Superdome Still Resonates 20 Years Later

The New Orleans Saints ' emotional return to the Superdome two decades ago stands as far more than a celebrated milestone in team history. It represented the rebirth of New Orleans.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 25

Saints Stock Report: Not Everyone Is Trending Up After Ravens Win

The New Orleans Saints came away from Baltimore with their first win of the season , but the 24-17 victory did not erase every concern surrounding Kellen Moore’s team.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 25

Saints Stock Report: 5 Biggest Risers After Week 2 Win Over Ravens

The New Orleans Saints defeated the Baltimore Ravens in a 24-17 upset victory, and several players emerged. With the Saints now turning their attention toward Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders, here are five players who did the most to improve their standing.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Ravens DC Anthony Weaver learned his lesson from calling Saints’ Tyler Shough ‘poor man’s Josh Allen’

The New Orleans Saints pulled off a resounding 24-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2 of the NFL season. While many believed that Baltimore was holding serve at home, the Saints, led by quarterback Tyler Shough, stepped up in the moment and forced the NFL world to respect them.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Ravens' offensive struggles expose a troubling Derrick Henry dilemma

Derrick Henry is supposed to give the Ravens an advantage. Instead, he spent another critical moment watching an opportunity disappear.

Cowboys, Ravens pack extra offense for Brazil

Jamal Lewis gives strong Derrick Henry advice to Ravens after loss to Saints

Bengals QB Joe Flacco says he has no reason to believe he will be traded

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New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Saints’ Alvin Kamara confirms Sean Payton’s powerful coaching story

Alvin Kamara made his season debut in Week 2, helping the New Orleans Saints upset the Baltimore Ravens, 24-17, at M&T Bank Stadium. Kamara missed their season opener against the Detroit Lions while recovering from an MCL injury.

New Orleans Saints News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Saints Abruptly Terminate RB Contract Before Raiders Game

The New Orleans Saints waived running back Audric Estime from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Tuesday, abruptly ending his tenure with the club, via the NFL transaction log.

Audric Estime News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Saints Cut RB Audric Estime From IR With Settlement

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Saints released RB Audric Estime from their injured reserve list with a settlement. He’s now free to sign with any team. Estime, 23, was a two-year starter at Notre Dame.

Kelvin Banks Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 21

Report: Saints OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (ankle) could go on IR

New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. could be headed to injured reserve after sustaining a suspected high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win at Baltimore, NFL Network reported.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20