Quick Answer: Who Won Raiders vs Saints?
The Las Vegas Raiders pulled off a stunning 35-27 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, 27 September 2026, at the Caesars Superdome. The Raiders clawed their way back from an 11-point second-half deficit to remain undefeated at 3-0. Four late Saints turnovers and a 19-0 Raiders burst sealed the victory.
What Was the Raiders vs Saints Score?
The final score was Raiders 35, Saints 27. New Orleans looked to be cruising at half-time, but Las Vegas took over after the break.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 35 |
| New Orleans Saints | 6 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
The Saints led 27–16 in the third quarter. They didn’t score again.
How Did the Raiders Come Back?
The Raiders won because they scored 19 points in a row while the Saints kept giving the ball away. The Raiders forced four straight fourth-quarter turnovers, and that is what flipped the game.
The 36-yard run that sparked it
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 35-27 on Sunday, 27 September 2026, at the Caesars Superdome. The Raiders overturned a deficit of 11 points in the second half of the match, while also remaining unbeaten at 3-0. A late Saints turnover, along with three other turnovers, and a 19-point rally secured the win for Las Vegas.
Cousins and Bowers deliver
Quarterback Kirk Cousins was steady throughout. He completed 22 of 33 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns. His scoring passes went to Michael Mayer, Cody White and Brock Bowers.
Bowers, who had missed the first two games, made a big return. He had 10 catches for 116 yards and the final touchdown.
The turnovers that changed everything
The Raiders held on to a Tyler Shough fumble and eventually scored to take a 28-27 lead. Shough also threw an interception which allowed the Raiders to set up a final scoring drive. The Saints had two more opportunities to tie the game, but a fourth down fumble and a Juwan Johnson fumble with 1:02 remaining doomed them.
What Happened for the Saints?
The Saints were on the right track for three quarters, however, the team lost control over the game. Tyler Shough had a career day, but his errors led his team to loss.
The quarterback passed for 255 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, including two to Johnson, while Noah Fant recorded the other two. Receiver Chris Olave had nine catches for 107 yards.
The Saints outgained the Raiders in total yards (381 to 340) and had more possession time (about 32 minutes to 27), but it was not enough as they turned the ball over four times to one by the Raiders. Plus, a blocked extra point that went wide right in the first quarter and two failed two-point conversions by the Raiders showed that it was not their day to score.
Saints head coach Kellen Moore summed up the moral of the match, saying that turnovers in the fourth quarter got them and they could not overcome it.
Raiders vs Saints: Key Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Raiders | Saints |
| Final score | 35 | 27 |
| Total yards | 340 | 381 |
| Passing touchdowns | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Sacks made | 3 | 2 |
| Field goals | 3 of 3 | 0 |
| First downs | 24 | 27 |
The Raiders won with fewer yards. Kicker Matt Gay was perfect on three field goals (41, 37 and 25 yards), which kept them close early on.
What Does This Result Mean?
For the Raiders: They are 3–0 under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak. That’s their best start since 2021. To put it in context, the Raiders needed a whole season to win three games in 2025. They now return home to face the Kansas City Chiefs on 4 October.
For the Saints: They now have a loss to sit alongside their earlier defeat to Detroit in Week 1. The frustration is that they were in control. Ball security is the clear fix.
Where Can You Read More?
These are the sources used for this recap:
- ESPN game recap
- CBS Sports gametracker
- Yahoo Sports report on the 3–0 start
- Saints official recap
- Las Vegas Review-Journal takeaways
- Washington’s 36-yard touchdown highlight
Raiders vs Saints FAQs
Who won the Raiders vs Saints game?
The Las Vegas Raiders won 35–27 on 27 September 2026 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
What was the final score of Raiders vs Saints?
The final score was Raiders 35, Saints 27. The Saints led 27–16 in the third quarter before the Raiders scored 19 unanswered points.
Why did the Saints lose?
Turnovers. New Orleans gave the ball away four times, including a fumble on a fourth-down play, an interception and another fumble late on. The Raiders turned those mistakes into points.
Who were the standout players?
Final result: 3 players (15 points) for the Raiders, 2 players (17 points) for the Saints.
Leading performers, Raiders: Kirk Cousins – 3 touchdown passes, Brock Bowers – 10 catches, 116 yards, Mike Washington Jr – 36-yard touchdown run.
Leading performers, Saints: Tyler Shough – 4 touchdown passes, Chris Olave – 107 receiving yards.
What is the Raiders’ record now?
They are 3–0. That is their best start to a season since 2021.
