The New Orleans Saints showed toughness, patience and late-game poise Sunday afternoon, rallying from an 11-point deficit to stun the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Big 4th quarter for Shough! 👏

Shough led the Saints to a comeback win over the Ravens going 12-of-14 for 119 yards with a Pass TD and a Rush TD in the final quarter.

He has the second most Pass/Rush TD in the 4th Qtr/OT since week 10 of 2025 with 10, trailing only Josh Allen. pic.twitter.com/nvEQwm2x99

— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) September 20, 2026

New Orleans trailed 14-3 late in the second quarter and entered the fourth down 17-9. Instead of allowing another slow start to define the game, the Saints took control when it mattered most. They scored the final 15 points, held Baltimore without a touchdown in the second half and left Maryland with their first victory of the 2026 season.

The win moved the Saints to 1-1 and gave Coach Kellen Moore’s team a major confidence boost after its heartbreaking 31-30 overtime loss to Detroit in Week 1.

Shough Delivers When the Saints Need Him Most

Tyler Shough followed his 410-yard performance against Detroit with a more controlled and efficient afternoon in Baltimore. He completed 27 of 34 passes for 252 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. He also rushed nine times for 23 yards, including the game-winning touchdown.

Shough’s biggest moments came in the fourth quarter.

With New Orleans trailing 17-9, he connected with Chris Olave for a 21-yard touchdown with 9:42 remaining. Travis Etienne Jr. then raced to the pylon for the two-point conversion, tying the game at 17.

After the Saints’ defense forced another Baltimore punt, Shough took the offense back down the field with the game hanging in the balance. A clutch third-down catch by Juwan Johnson helped put New Orleans in scoring position. Facing fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line, Shough powered across the goal line to give the Saints a 24-17 lead with 1:28 remaining.

It was the kind of drive franchise quarterbacks are expected to produce—on the road, late in the fourth quarter and against a defense built to close games.

Blackmon Slams the Door on Baltimore

The Ravens still had time to answer. Lamar Jackson moved Baltimore to the New Orleans 37-yard line with 21 seconds remaining, putting the Saints’ defense under one final wave of pressure.

Julian Blackmon ended the threat.

The veteran safety read Jackson’s pass, secured the interception and dropped to the turf to seal the victory. After failing to force a turnover in Week 1, the Saints produced one at the most important moment of Week 2.

Blackmon’s interception was the exclamation point on an outstanding second-half defensive performance. Baltimore managed only three points after halftime and was outscored 18-3 over the final two quarters.

Saints Defense Stands Up to Jackson and Henry

Containing Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry is one of the NFL’s toughest assignments, but New Orleans did enough to prevent Baltimore’s stars from taking over the game.

Jackson completed 21 of 31 passes for 235 yards, one touchdown and the game-ending interception. He added 34 rushing yards on four attempts, but the Saints limited the kind of game-breaking scrambles that often turn Baltimore games into routs.

Henry scored the game’s opening touchdown from one yard out, but finished with 68 yards on 16 carries. Kaden Elliss set the tone early by dropping Henry for a loss, while the Saints’ defensive front remained disciplined against Baltimore’s option-based rushing attack.

Chase Young was a constant problem for the Ravens. He recorded 1.5 sacks, including a forceful third-down takedown of Jackson. Pete Werner added another sack and led the defense with 11 tackles.

Carl Granderson also delivered one of the game’s most important special-teams plays when he blocked a 49-yard field-goal attempt. The block kept Baltimore from stretching its early lead and gave the Saints an opportunity to stay within striking distance.

Olave and the Passing Game Stay Productive

Chris Olave remained Shough’s most dependable weapon, catching eight passes for 86 yards and the game-tying touchdown. After producing 182 receiving yards against Detroit, Olave again delivered in critical situations against Baltimore.

The Saints also received valuable production from their supporting cast. Johnson finished with four receptions for 66 yards, while Devaughn Vele caught five passes for 64 yards. Their work underneath and across the middle helped Shough complete nearly 80 percent of his attempts.

Alvin Kamara made his season debut, recording nine carries for 15 yards and five receptions for seven yards. The rushing attack struggled to create consistent space, but Kamara’s return gave New Orleans another experienced option in protection and the short passing game.

Daniel Carlson Keeps New Orleans Within Reach

Before the offense reached the end zone, Daniel Carlson kept the Saints alive with three field goals.

Carlson connected from 23 yards in the second quarter, then drilled a 47-yarder as time expired in the first half after Barion Brown’s 53-yard kickoff return. His 51-yard field goal on the opening possession of the third quarter pulled New Orleans within 14-9.

Those kicks prevented Baltimore from creating separation and allowed Moore to remain patient with his offensive approach.

Key Game Statistics

Category	Saints	Ravens
Final score	24	17
Total yards	298	312
Time of possession	32:45	27:15
Quarterback	Tyler Shough: 27/34, 252 yards, 1 TD	Lamar Jackson: 21/31, 235 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Leading receiver	Chris Olave: 8 catches, 86 yards, 1 TD	Rashod Bateman: 7 catches, 88 yards, 1 TD
Leading rusher	Travis Etienne Jr.: 25 yards	Derrick Henry: 68 yards, 1 TD
Turnovers	0	1

What the Victory Means

This was more than the Saints’ first win of the season. It was evidence that New Orleans can win a physical road game against a quality opponent even when everything does not go according to plan.

The Saints did not dominate the box score. Baltimore finished with slightly more total offense, and New Orleans struggled to run the football. But the Saints protected the ball, won time of possession, made their field goals and executed in the final minutes.

Most importantly, they did not panic after falling behind for the second consecutive week. Shough remained composed, the defense tightened up and all three phases contributed to the comeback.

The victory also came with concerns. Rookie left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. left in the third quarter with an ankle injury, while cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. departed with a shoulder injury. Their status will be important as the team prepares for Week 3.

What’s Next for the Saints?

New Orleans will return home for the first time this season to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 27, at 3:25 p.m. CT inside the Caesars Superdome.

The Saints still have areas to improve, particularly their slow starts and inconsistent rushing production. But after watching Shough lead another comeback and seeing the defense shut down Baltimore late, the Who Dat Nation has plenty of reasons to believe this team is moving in the right direction.

The Saints went into Baltimore as underdogs and walked out with a statement victory.

Final: Saints 24, Ravens 17. New Orleans is officially in the win column.

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