Raiders rally to defeat Saints, improve to 3-0 in NFL
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders came from behind to win 35-27 against the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome on September 27. Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes, leading the Raiders to their best start since 2021. The Saints initially led with quarterback Tyler Shough's four touchdown passes, but crucial turnovers allowed the Raiders to capitalize and take the lead late in the game. The victory moves the Raiders to 3-0, while the Saints drop to 1-2 this season.
- •Raiders improve to 3-0, their best start since 2021.
- •Cousins completes 22 of 33 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Shough throws four touchdown passes but also records multiple turnovers.
- •The Saints suffer their second loss, now at 1-2 this season.
- •Raiders continue strong performance under first-year coach Klint Kubiak.
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins tosses three touchdowns
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins passes for 3 TDs and the unbeaten Raiders come back to top the Saints 35-27
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins throws 3 TDs, Raiders move to 3-0 with 35-27 victory over Saints
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins and the Raiders improve to 3-0, their best start in years, with comeback win over Saints
"Kirk Cousins passed for 248 yards and three touchdowns, and the Las Vegas Raiders overcame an 11-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Saints 35-27 on Sunday and remain unbeaten under rookie coach Klint Kubiak. The game shifted on a play that will be seen as controversial and unjust by some — and certainly Saints fans. The series that led to the Raiders' go-ahead score began when Las Vegas defensive end Malcolm Koonce sacked Tyler Shough as the Saints QB started his throwing motion.
"The Raiders are still perfect on the season, and reigning No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza hasn't played a snap yet.
"Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins throws for three more scores in win
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 1:31 AMKirk Cousins tosses three touchdowns
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins throws for three more scores in win
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 12:22 AMKirk Cousins passes for 3 TDs and the unbeaten Raiders come back to top the Saints 35-27
Kirk Cousins passed for 248 yards and three touchdowns, and the Las Vegas Raiders overcame an 11-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Saints 35-27 on Sunday and remain unbeaten under rookie coach Klint Kubiak. The game shifted on a play that will be seen as controversial and unjust by some — and certainly Saints fans. The series that led to the Raiders' go-ahead score began when Las Vegas defensive end Malcolm Koonce sacked Tyler Shough as the Saints QB started his throwing motion.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 12:01 AMKirk Cousins throws 3 TDs, Raiders move to 3-0 with 35-27 victory over Saints
For just the second time since 2002, the Raiders are 3-0.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 11:43 PMKirk Cousins and the Raiders improve to 3-0, their best start in years, with comeback win over Saints
The Raiders are still perfect on the season, and reigning No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza hasn't played a snap yet.
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