Saints face critical fumble call in loss to Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The New Orleans Saints fell 35-27 to the Las Vegas Raiders on September 27, 2026, marked by a disputed fumble call early in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Tyler Shough lost the ball after being hit while attempting a throw. The ruling of a fumble was upheld after a review, reminiscent of a similar situation two weeks prior against Detroit. Following the turnover, the Raiders scored two touchdowns, capitalizing on a total of four turnovers by the Saints in the game's final possessions. Saints coach Kellen Moore expressed frustration over the officials' communication regarding the call.
- •Saints led 27-16 in the second half before Raiders' comeback.
- •Shough's fumble occurred after a hit from Malcolm Koonce.
- •Raiders scored decisively after each Saints turnover.
- •Kellen Moore criticized the lack of clear communication from officials.
- •The Saints now face challenges in upcoming games to recover.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Another disputed fumble call goes against the Saints when Shough loses ball in loss to Raiders
"New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore held his arms out with his palms up early in the fourth quarter, then waved one arm toward the officials dismissively. A play on which quarterback Tyler Shough’s arm was hit as he tried to throw — ruled a fumble on the field — had been upheld on replay review early in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders. To the Saints, the play was eerily similar to one against Detroit two weeks ago, when Saints defensive end Chase Young hit the Lions' Jared Goff, who lost the ball for what was initially ruled a fumble return for a touchdown.
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