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Kellen Moore urges Saints to move on after late-game loss to Raiders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Kellen Moore urges Saints to move on after late-game loss to Raiders

Summary

The New Orleans Saints fell to the Las Vegas Raiders 35-27 in Week 3, despite leading 27-16 in the third quarter. Coach Kellen Moore emphasized the need to eliminate emotional responses after reviewing the game, where the Saints committed four turnovers, leading to 19 unanswered points from the Raiders. The Saints, now 1-2, have shown potential but need to focus on securing ball protection. They host the Atlanta Falcons next Monday, Oct. 5, in a pivotal NFC South matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Saints led 27-16 before losing in the fourth quarter.
•Kellen Moore highlighted the need for improved ball security.
•No NFC South team has more than one win after three weeks.
•Tight end Noah Fant caught two touchdowns.
•Saints will face the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 5.

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1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Kellen Moore wants the Saints to turn their focus forward after an emotional collapse

What they're saying

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Quarterback Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints exhibited a knack for the comeback in the first two weeks of the season, only to lose their late-game mojo in the Superdome in Week 3. “There was a lot of good,” coach Kellen Moore said Monday after reviewing video of New Orleans' 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Saints led 27-16 in the third quarter before giving up 19 unanswered points, including two Raiders touchdowns that stemmed from two of the Saints' four turnovers in the fourth quarter.
— Yahoo Sportsby BRETT MARTEL

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