Saints Complete 24-17 Comeback Upset Over Ravens
Saints Complete 24-17 Comeback Upset Over Ravens
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Key Points
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New Orleans dominated the fourth quarter, outgaining Baltimore 137-43 while limiting the Ravens to just two first downs. The Saints finished 8-of-15 on third down and a perfect 2-of-2 on fourth down.
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Tyler Shough added 23 rushing yards on nine carries, while the Saints managed only 65 rushing yards on 27 attempts overall.
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Baltimore’s offense struggled to finish drives: Lamar Jackson was sacked three times on separate possessions that produced only three Ravens points. Jackson finished 21-of-31 for 235 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
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The Saints’ go-ahead drive included two replay reviews: officials upheld the ruling that tight end Juwan Johnson was just short of the goal line, then upheld Shough’s fourth-down touchdown run.
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Rashod Bateman led Baltimore’s receiving attack with seven catches for 88 yards and a touchdown, while Derrick Henry ran for 68 yards and a score on 16 carries.
The New Orleans Saints rallied from a 14-6 halftime deficit to upset the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 on Sunday, earning their first win of the 2026 season. Quarterback Tyler Shough engineered a stunning fourth-quarter drive, scoring the go-ahead one-yard touchdown on fourth down with 1:28 left to play Yahoo Sports after converting a controversial replay review.
New Orleans dominated the second half, holding Baltimore to just three points while outgaining the Ravens 137-43 in the final quarter. The Saints' defense intercepted Lamar Jackson twice and sacked him three times, with safety Julian Blackmon sealing the victory with a desperation interception ArcaMax.
Shough's Fourth-Down Heroics Decide Tight Contest
Tyler Shough completed 27 of 34 passes for 252 yards and one touchdown while adding 23 rushing yards. The pivotal moment came when Shough scored on a one-yard run with 1:28 remaining, a play that underwent replay review nola.com. NFL Vice President of Instant Replay Mark Butterworth confirmed the touchdown was correct after reviewing the footage.
Chris Olave led the receiving corps with eight catches for 86 yards and a touchdown. The Saints converted 8 of 15 third-down attempts and went a perfect 2-for-2 on fourth down, showcasing their clutch execution when it mattered most The Advocate.
Saints Defense Stifles Baltimore's Struggling Offense
Baltimore managed only 43 yards of offense in the fourth quarter while New Orleans converted just two first downs. Lamar Jackson finished 21 of 31 for 235 yards, one touchdown and one interception, with three separate sacks derailing scoring drives.
Rashod Bateman caught seven passes for 88 yards and one touchdown for the Ravens. Derrick Henry ran for 68 yards and a score on 16 carries, unable to find rhythm against New Orleans' improving defense ArcaMax.
Clock Management and Penalties Decide the Game
The Saints' winning drive consumed clock methodically while converting key third and fourth downs. New Orleans also benefited from a blocked field goal and a 53-yard kickoff return that set up better field position late.
The victory marks New Orleans' first win after nearly overcoming a large deficit in Week 1 against Detroit. However, the Saints suffered a major injury when left tackle Kelvin Banks was carted off with a leg injury The Advocate. Next up: a home game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3.
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