Saints take first quarter lead against Raiders for first time since December 2024
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

The New Orleans Saints lead the Las Vegas Raiders 6-3 at the end of the first quarter in their matchup on September 27, 2026. Tyler Shough threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Juwan Johnson, although the extra point was blocked. The Saints' scoring drive followed a three-and-out, culminating in a 13-play, 79-yard effort, including four third-down conversions. The Raiders responded with a field goal, aided by Kirk Cousins connecting with Brock Bowers for 37 yards. This marks the Saints' first first-quarter lead under head coach Kellen Moore since December 2024 against the Giants.
- •Saints lead Raiders 6-3 at the end of the first quarter.
- •Tyler Shough passes to Juwan Johnson for a touchdown.
- •Extra point attempt blocked, keeping score at 6-3.
- •New Orleans' 79-yard drive featured four third-down conversions.
- •This is the Saints' first first-quarter lead since December 2024.
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Saints end first quarter with a lead for the first time since Dec. 2024
"For the first time in a long time, the Saints have a lead after the first quarter.
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