Key positions to watch in Saints-Raiders Week 3 matchup

A 1-1 New Orleans Saints squad plays their first home game of 2026 when they host the 2-0 Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The Saints look to continue momentum from their 24-17 victory at the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. The Raiders are looking for three straight wins for the first time since late November of the 2022 season.

New Orleans has gotten a high level of play from quarterback Tyler Shough and his receivers. Defensively, several players have stepped up at key times against Baltimore and in the second half against the Detroit Lions. For the Saints to defeat the surprising Raiders, they'll undoubtedly need another big outing from Shough but here are the positions that are likely needed to pull it off.