Saints seek key performances from players ahead of Raiders matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The New Orleans Saints host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in Week 3 of the NFL season. The Saints are looking to improve their rushing attack after averaging only 78 yards in their first two games. Players such as Travis Etienne Jr. need to step up against a Raiders defense that has allowed 201 rushing yards this season. Juwan Johnson and Chase Young are also crucial to providing offensive support and defensive pressure, respectively. Kaden Elliss has been effective in the linebacker role, needing to help contain Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty.
- •Saints are 1-1 after a win against the Ravens.
- •Raiders enter the game 2-0 following a victory over the Chargers.
- •Travis Etienne Jr. has struggled with just 71 rushing yards so far.
- •Juwan Johnson leads the tight ends with 7 receptions for 120 yards in 2026.
- •Kaden Elliss replaces Demario Davis as the defensive play-caller.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Anemic Saints run game needs to show some life against Raiders
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — 4 Saints players who need to come up big against the Raiders
"Few teams invested as much in their run game as the Saints did in free agency. Travis Etienne Jr. and David Edwards must step up against the Raiders.
"If the Saints are to defeat the Raiders on Sunday, they'll need big contributions from veteran players like Travis Etienne Jr. and Chase Young.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 2:35 PMAnemic Saints run game needs to show some life against Raiders
Few teams invested as much in their run game as the Saints did in free agency. Travis Etienne Jr. and David Edwards must step up against the Raiders.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 2:22 PM4 Saints players who need to come up big against the Raiders
If the Saints are to defeat the Raiders on Sunday, they'll need big contributions from veteran players like Travis Etienne Jr. and Chase Young.
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