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Raiders surprise Saints with Week 3 win as injuries mount for New Orleans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 2:53 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Raiders surprise Saints with Week 3 win as injuries mount for New Orleans

Summary

The New Orleans Saints fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in a surprising Week 3 matchup on September 27, 2026. Despite Chris Olave’s strong performance with nine catches for 107 yards and four touchdowns thrown to tight ends, the Saints could not secure a victory. The Raiders improved to 3-0, with questions surrounding their unexpected success centered on the performance of quarterback Tyler Shough. The Saints' injuries added to their woes, as running back Travis Etienne left the game with a hamstring concern. New Orleans next faces the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football in Week 4.

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•Saints lose to Raiders on September 27, 2026, falling to 2-1.
•Chris Olave records nine receptions and 107 receiving yards.
•Travis Etienne exits the game with a hamstring injury.
•Raiders improve to 3-0, unexpectedly leading the standings.
•New Orleans plays the Falcons next on Monday Night Football.

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2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Saints’ Chris Olave, Star TEs, Injury Concern Surprised by Improbable 3-0 Raiders

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The New Orleans Saints have the kind of team that looks like they could have a special season. One problem, though: They just lost to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in Week 3. It was a total surprise, sort of. No, by record, it wasn’t. The Raiders are 3-0 for the season now, which […] The post Saints’ Chris Olave, Star TEs, Injury Concern Surprised by Improbable 3-0 Raiders appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 2:53 AM
Saints’ Chris Olave, Star TEs, Injury Concern Surprised by Improbable 3-0 Raiders
The New Orleans Saints have the kind of team that looks like they could have a special season. One problem, though: They just lost to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in Week 3. It was a total surprise, sort of. No, by record, it wasn’t. The Raiders are 3-0 for the season now, which […] The post Saints’ Chris Olave, Star TEs, Injury Concern Surprised by Improbable 3-0 Raiders appeared first on HEAVY.

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