The New Orleans Saints won their first game of the season in a thrilling 24-17 win over the heavily favored Baltimore Ravens. New Orleans moved to 1-1 on the season and are second in the NFC South, behind the Carolina Panthers.
Saints Scoring
K Daniel Carlson – 23-yard field goal
The Saints get their first points of the game in the second quarter from a 23-yard field goal by kicker Daniel Carlson. 7-3 Ravens lead.
K Daniel Carlson – 47-yard field goal
Carlson gets his second field goal of the day, this time from 47 yards out. 14-6 Ravens lead.
K Daniel Carlson – 51-yard field goal
The veteran kicker continues his strong day,
making a 51-yard field goal to get the Saints within five. 14-9 Ravens lead.
QB Tyler Shough 21-yard touchdown pass to WR Chris Olave
The Saints’ first touchdown of the day comes in the fourth quarter, with Tyler Shough finding his favorite target Chris Olave for a 21-yard touchdown. Saints go for two and convert. 17-17.
QB Tyler Shough 1-yard touchdown run
With just 1:28 remaining in the game, Shough runs the ball in for the game-winning touchdown. 24-17 Saints lead.
Team Stats
Passing Offense: 27/34, 252 yards, 1 touchdown
Rushing Offense: 27 attempts, 65 yards, 2.4 yards per carry, 1 touchdown
Passing Defense: 21/31, 204 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
Rushing Defense: 22 attempts, 108 yards, 4.9 yards per carry, 1 touchdown
Turnovers: 0
Penalties: 5, 35 yards
Third Down Efficiency: 8/15
Fourth Down Efficiency: 2/2
Sacks: 3, 19 yards
Player Stats
QB Tyler Shough: 27/34, 252 yards, 1 touchdown, 9 rush attempts, 23 yards, 1 rushing touchdown
RB Alvin Kamara: 9 rush attempts, 15 yards, 5 receptions, 7 receiving yards
RB Travis Etienne: 8 rush attempts, 25 yards, 2 receptions, 6 receiving yards
WR Chris Olave: 8 receptions, 86 yards, 1 touchdown
WR Devaughn Vele: 5 receptions, 64 yards
TE Juwan Johnson: 4 receptions, 66 yards
LB Pete Werner: 11 total tackles, 8 solo, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit
LB Kaden Ellis: 6 tackles, 4 solo, 1 TFL, 2 QB hits
DE Chase Young: 2 tackles, 1 solo, 1.5 sacks, 1 TFL, 2 QB hits
S Julian Blackmon: 2 tackles, 2 solo, 1 PD, 1 INT
K Daniel Carlson: 3/3, long of 51
Next week vs. Las Vegas Raiders
After their big win, the Saints will play in the Caesars Superdome for the first time this season and take on the Las Vegas Raiders for the home opener.
