Raiders-Saints preview puts passing game against Las Vegas defence
Las Vegas arrives 2–0 for its scheduled visit to New Orleans, where the 1–1 Saints are listed as three-point favourites.
The Las Vegas Raiders are scheduled to visit the New Orleans Saints on 27 September at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Fox Sports’ preview lists the Raiders at 2–0 and the Saints at 1–1, with New Orleans favoured by three points.
The preview’s key matchup is the Saints’ passing attack against a Raiders defence that has allowed 13.5 points per game through two weeks, with eight sacks and three interceptions. New Orleans is averaging 305.5 passing yards per game, second most in the league, and is listed as the NFL leader in receiving yards per game at 331.
Saints quarterback Shough has thrown for 662 yards and four touchdowns, according to the preview. Las Vegas quarterback Cousins has recorded 413 passing yards and six touchdowns on a 68 per cent completion rate.
The ground game could also shape the contest. Raiders running back Jeanty had 25 touches in the team’s 20 September win over the Chargers, while New Orleans has allowed 136.5 rushing yards per game through two weeks.
Fox Sports presents the material as a viewing guide, but the supplied report does not include the broadcast channel, start time or streaming details. It provides no game result.
