Raiders face concerns ahead of Week 3 matchup against Saints
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

The Raiders, currently 2-0, prepare for a challenging matchup against the Saints, who are 1-1, in New Orleans. Key issues for Las Vegas include the Saints' potent passing attack led by QB Tyler Shough and the absence of starting safety Treydan Stukes due to a concussion. Additionally, the Raiders will contend with the intense environment of Caesars Dome, which poses its own difficulties, particularly for communication on offense. The Saints' ability to rally late in games adds to the challenge for the Raiders as they seek to maintain their unbeaten streak.
- •Raiders are 2-0; Saints are 1-1 heading into Week 3.
- •Saints passing attack ranks among the best in the NFL.
- •Treydan Stukes is out for the Raiders due to a concussion.
- •Game takes place at Caesars Dome, known for its hostile atmosphere.
- •Saints have shown strong late-game performance this season.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — 3 reasons for optimism for Raiders vs Saints
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — 3 causes for concern for Raiders Week 3 game vs Saints
"There are several reasons to be optimistic about the Raiders chances in New Orleans today against the Saints. We pinpoint three.
"We look at the three biggest causes for concern for the Raiders as they head to New Orleans to face the Saints.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 3:00 PM3 reasons for optimism for Raiders vs Saints
There are several reasons to be optimistic about the Raiders chances in New Orleans today against the Saints. We pinpoint three.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 6:42 PM3 causes for concern for Raiders Week 3 game vs Saints
We look at the three biggest causes for concern for the Raiders as they head to New Orleans to face the Saints.
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