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Saints face Ravens with key defensive challenges in Week 2 matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Saints face Ravens with key defensive challenges in Week 2 matchup

Summary

The New Orleans Saints (0-1) visit the Baltimore Ravens (1-0) in Week 2 of the NFL season. The Saints are coming off a 31-30 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions, while the Ravens secured a 41-23 victory against the Indianapolis Colts in their opener. The Ravens' offense, featuring quarterback Lamar Jackson, will challenge the Saints' pass defense, which ranked fourth in yards allowed last season. Baltimore will be without top receiver Zay Flowers due to injury, while tight end Mark Andrews is expected to take on a larger role. Both teams aim to adjust their strategies in this crucial early-season matchup.

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Status Watch

•Saints lost a close game in Week 1 against the Lions.
•Ravens won decisively against the Colts in their opener.
•Lamar Jackson poses a significant threat with both arms and legs.
•Zay Flowers will miss the game due to a hamstring injury.
•Mark Andrews expected to see increased targets in the absence of Flowers.

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10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Saints defense can't underestimate challenge of Ravens passing game

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An analysis of how the Saints pass defense matches up against Baltimore's passing attack and Lamar Jackson. New Orleans must meet the challenge.
— Yahoo Sports

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