New Orleans (1-1) hosts Las Vegas (2-0) in Week 3 after both won on the road. The Raiders have eight sacks through two games, tied for the NFL lead; the Saints have allowed eight and will miss left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough leads the league with 662 passing yards and will try to throw the first touchdown pass against the Raiders’ defense this season. Las Vegas rookie cornerback Hezekiah Masses has two interceptions and three passes defended through two games.
The game is New Orleans’ home opener in its 60th NFL season. The Saints have allowed 136.5 rushing yards per game after facing Jahmyr Gibbs and Derrick Henry, while Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty has 210 all-purpose yards. Kirk Cousins is 5-4 against New Orleans and swept the 2025 series with Atlanta. The Raiders last started 3-0 in 2021; New Orleans last ended September with a winning record in 2023.
