The New Orleans Saints defeated the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 on Sunday, rallying from an eight-point fourth-quarter deficit behind Tyler Shough’s efficient 27/34, 252-yard, one-touchdown passing performance at M&T Bank Stadium.
New Orleans entered the final quarter trailing 17-9 after Baltimore controlled the early scoreboard, but the Saints delivered all 15 points in the fourth to turn a difficult road afternoon into a defining Week 2 comeback. Baltimore had led 7-0 after one quarter and took a 14-6 advantage into halftime. The Ravens added a field goal in the third quarter, yet their offense could not add another point once the game reached its decisive stage.
The result sends both clubs to 1-1 in the 2026 regular season. For the Saints, it was a valuable road win built on composure after a slow start. For Baltimore, the disappointment will center on a fourth quarter in which a 17-9 lead disappeared while the Saints found the execution necessary to finish drives.
Saints Turn the Game in the Fourth
New Orleans had managed just nine points through three quarters, including six in the second and a field goal in the third. That made the final 15 minutes a sharp reversal. The Saints erased the eight-point deficit and then moved ahead by seven, outscoring Baltimore 15-0 over the final quarter.
Shough was the central figure in that turnaround. Completing 27 of 34 attempts, he consistently kept the Saints offense on schedule and supplied the passing production New Orleans needed to climb back into the game. His 252 yards and touchdown gave the Saints a reliable foundation as the Ravens attempted to protect their lead.
The box score supplied does not identify the individual scoring plays, turnovers, sacks, red-zone sequences, fourth-down decisions, or two-point attempt details. What is clear from the quarter-by-quarter scoring is that New Orleans made the more important late-game plays, while Baltimore’s offense was blanked in the fourth quarter.
Key Performers
Tyler Shough, Saints: Shough finished 27/34 for 252 yards and one touchdown. The Saints quarterback completed nearly 80 percent of his throws and helped New Orleans recover after scoring only six first-half points.
Derrick Henry, Ravens: Henry led all rushers listed in the game data with 16 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown. He provided Baltimore’s lone rushing score as the Ravens built their early advantage.
Rashod Bateman, Ravens: Bateman was Baltimore’s receiving leader with seven receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. His production helped the Ravens establish their 14-6 halftime lead, though it ultimately was not enough to prevent the Saints’ late rally.
NerdSports Stat: The Saints scored 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, turning an eight-point deficit after three quarters into a seven-point road victory.
What It Means
At 1-1, the Saints have steadied their early-season position with a road result that could matter as the NFC playoff picture develops. They will host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 1:25 PM PDT. Baltimore is also 1-1 and will look to respond when it hosts the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 1:25 PM PDT. With both teams still early in their schedules, the next response will be important for maintaining pace in the division race.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Orleans Saints defeated Baltimore Ravens 24-17 on September 20, 2026.
Tyler Shough threw for 252 yards and 1 touchdown.
No. The Saints won 24-17 in regulation.
New Orleans Saints is now 1-1; Baltimore Ravens is 1-1.
The New Orleans Saints play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 1:25 PM PDT.
