Saints drop home opener to Raiders as turnovers plague performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The New Orleans Saints fell 35-27 to the Las Vegas Raiders in their home opener on September 27, 2026. The Saints struggled with four turnovers and defensive issues, despite notable performances from players like Chris Olave, who recorded 9 receptions for 107 yards. Travis Etienne left the game with a hamstring injury. Despite the loss, the Saints remain in a tie for first place in the NFC South with a 1-2 record. Upcoming practices will focus on addressing turnovers and maximizing player performance.
- •Saints lose 35-27 to Raiders in home opener on September 27.
- •Team recorded four turnovers and faced defensive challenges.
- •Chris Olave led with 9 receptions for 107 yards.
- •Travis Etienne suffered a hamstring injury during the game.
- •Saints tied for first in NFC South with 1-2 record.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — There's just one deserving game ball from Saints' home loss to Raiders
"Week 3 saw the Saints fall in infuriating fashion to the Las Vegas Raiders, but one player had another memorable outing for New Orleans.
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