Saints’ passing game faces Raiders defence in home opener
New Orleans hosts unbeaten Las Vegas at the Superdome, with Tyler Shough and the Saints’ receivers looking to build on their strong start through two games.
The New Orleans Saints host the Las Vegas Raiders at the Superdome in their 2026 home opener, with the teams entering Week 3 on contrasting records: New Orleans is 1-1 and Las Vegas 2-0. The Saints are seeking a second consecutive win after beating Baltimore on the road.
A Yahoo Sports preview frames the Saints’ passing attack as central to the matchup. Quarterback Tyler Shough, receivers Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele, and tight end Juwan Johnson are identified as key contributors after an impressive opening two weeks.
The preview reports the Raiders have allowed 184 passing yards per game so far, with a 55.6 per cent completion rate, one passing touchdown and three interceptions. It also notes Las Vegas has recorded eight sacks and 20 quarterback hits across its first two games.
The Raiders’ pass rush is led by Maxx Crosby, with Kwity Paye and Malcolm Koonce adding pressure. In the secondary, the preview highlights rookie cornerback Hezekiah Masses, who it says has two interceptions and three pass break-ups.
Safety Treydan Stukes is expected to miss the game with a concussion, leaving a potential gap in Las Vegas’ deep coverage, according to the preview. The source text ends before completing its account of New Orleans’ passing statistics, limiting comparison between the units.
