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Malcolm Koonce sparks Raiders' comeback against Saints in Week 3

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Malcolm Koonce sparks Raiders' comeback against Saints in Week 3
Summary

Malcolm Koonce made a significant impact in the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints on September 27, 2026. The Raiders trailed by five points in the fourth quarter when Koonce executed a crucial strip-sack, which led to a touchdown and briefly gave Las Vegas the lead. He followed up with a quarterback hit that resulted in another turnover, setting up the Raiders for an additional score, contributing to their 35-27 victory. Koonce's performance featured six pressures on 21 pass-rush snaps and solid run defense, earning him a high pass-rush grade from Pro Football Focus.

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  • •Raiders trailed by five before Koonce's pivotal plays in the fourth quarter.
  • •Koonce recorded a strip-sack and a key quarterback hit for turnovers.
  • •He earned the second-highest Week 3 pass-rush grade at 91.6.
  • •Raiders' final score against Saints was 35-27.
  • •Koonce also contributed significantly to the run defense during the game.
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  • 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Malcolm Koonce comes alive in 4th quarter of Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 3 win over New Orleans Saints
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Breaking down the tape on the pass-rusher’s big performance to lead the comeback

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