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Daniel Carlson Daniel Carlson Has PAT blocked in loss
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 6:32 PM
Carlson made three of his four PATs and attempted no field goals in the Saints' 35-27 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Carlson's missed PAT on the Saints' second drive of the contest was blocked by Thomas Booker. The missed point was relevant, impacting head coach Kellen Moore's decisions throughout the rest of a contest that was ultimately decided by eight points. Carlson moves to 7-of-8 on PATs and remains 4-of-5 on field-goal attempts through three regular-season games. |
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Travis Etienne Jr. Travis Etienne Jr. Will miss time with hamstring injury
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 2:12 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that Etienne will have some "time lost" due to the hamstring injury he sustained in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Raiders, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Moore noted that a specific timeline for Etienne's return hasn't been established, making it uncertain whether or not the running back will be able to avoid a stint on injured reserve. At the very least, Etienne will be sidelined for the Saints' Week 4 game against the Falcons next Monday, which likely paves the way for Alvin Kamara to take on an expanded profile in the backfield after working in a complementary role the previous two weeks. Reserve backs Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson should also be in store for more opportunities for however long Etienne is out. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Two touchdowns in loss
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 9:00 PM
Fant caught all four of his targets for 33 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 35-27 loss to Las Vegas.
Analysis: Fant made the most of his opportunities, connecting with quarterback Tyler Shough for a three-yard touchdown in the second quarter and a 16-yard score in the third quarter. The tight end is the No. 2 option behind Juwan Johnson at his position, but Fant has still caught eight of 12 targets for 66 yards and three scores over the first three games this year. |
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Juwan Johnson Juwan Johnson Finds end zone twice in Week 3 loss
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 8:27 PM
Johnson caught all eight of his targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: The veteran tight end continues to have an impressive start to the season, hauling in TD strikes of one and two yards from Tyler Shough. but Johnson had a tough end to his day as he fumbled to end the Saints' final possession while they were trying to mount a comeback late in the fourth quarter. Johnson has put together a 15-173-3 line on 19 targets through three games, and he'll look to atone for his miscue in a Week 4 home tilt against the Falcons. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Ten touches in Week 3 loss
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 8:19 PM
Kamara carried the ball nine times for 36 yards and caught his only target for five yards in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: The veteran RB once again took a back seat to Travis Etienne to begin the game, but that changed after the former Jaguar aggravated a hamstring strain and left the game in the third quarter. Over the Saints' last five possessions, Kamara split the workload in the backfield with Kendre Miller, getting six touches to Miller's five. The severity of Etienne's injury isn't yet clear, but if he misses significant time, Kamara and Miller would likely continue working in tandem, with rookie CJ Donaldson also potentially mixing in as a short-yardage option. |
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Tyler Shough Tyler Shough Fires four TDs in tough Week 3 loss
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 8:10 PM
Shough completed 29 of 42 passes for 255 yards and four touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Raiders. He added 36 rushing yards on his lone carry, but also lost two fumbles.
Analysis: The second-year QB was dynamic once again, tossing two TDs each to tight ends Juwan Johnson and Noah Fant, but protection issues in the absence of left tackle Kelvin Banks (ankle) ending up proving costly as all four of the Saints' fourth-quarter possessions ended in turnovers, causing them to squander a 27-22 lead. Shough has thrown eight touchdowns through three games but has also given the ball away six times (three INTs and three lost fumbles), and he'll try to clean up those issues in Week 4 at home against the Falcons. |
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Chris Olave Chris Olave Tops century mark again Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 8:04 PM
Olave caught nine of 13 targets for 107 yards in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: The fifth-year wideout led the Saints in catches, targets and receiving yards, but all four of Tyler Shough's TD passes went to tight ends instead of Olave. Olave has hauled in more than 100 yards in two of three games to begin the season, amassing a 27-375-1 line on 36 targets, and he'll look to keep rolling in Week 4 at home against the Falcons. |
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Travis Etienne Jr. Travis Etienne Jr. Aggravates hamstring injury
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 7:16 PM
Etienne exited Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Raiders due to an injury to the same hamstring which bothered him in practice leading up to the game, head coach Kellen Moore revealed after the loss, John Hendrix of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Etienne's second-half hamstring injury was an aggravation of a previous injury, which limited his practice participation Wednesday and Thursday. Soft-tissue injuries have a tendency to linger, so it wouldn't be surprising if Etienne missed some game action to allow his hamstring to heal, especially since the Saints could opt for a cautious approach with Etienne after signing him to a four-year, $52 million contract in March. Further testing on the injury may be required before a return timetable is established, though Moore said that an update on Etienne and other injured players may be provided Monday. If Etienne were to miss any time, more touches would be available for Alvin Kamara, CJ Donaldson and Kendre Miller. |
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Questionable to return Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 6:33 PM
Jennings has a knee injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: The linebacker recorded three tackles (two solo) and a pass breakup before exiting. Jennings played more on special teams than defense in New Orleans' first two games. |
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Travis Etienne Jr. Travis Etienne Jr. Has hamstring injury
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 6:02 PM
Etienne (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Etienne went to the locker room in the second half due to an injury, and the reason for his exit has now been revealed. This injury could be an aggravation of the hamstring injury that bothered Etienne in practice leading up to the game. Alvin Kamara, CJ Donaldson and Kendre Miller are the available options in the backfield for New Orleans while Etienne is unavailable. |
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Returns to action
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 5:59 PM
Granderson (ankle) has returned to Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Granderson was briefly sidelined with an ankle injury that he suffered in the third quarter, but he has now returned to action. The 29-year-old is back in his starting role as a weak-side linebacker for New Orleans. |
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Travis Etienne Jr. Travis Etienne Jr. Heads to locker room due to injury
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 5:41 PM
Etienne (undisclosed) went to the locker room in the second half of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Ross Jackson of LouisianaSports.net reports.
Analysis: Etienne was favoring one of his legs after a 16-yard run in the second half and went to the locker room shortly after going into the injury tent. It's unclear if this injury is connected to the hamstring injury that limited Etienne's practice participation during the week leading up to Sunday's game. Etienne had 13 carries for 57 yards and caught both of his targets for 13 yards prior to getting hurt. His return can be considered questionable, with Alvin Kamara next in line for touches out of the backfield. |
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Exits game with ankle injury
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 5:23 PM
Granderson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Granderson sustained the injury during the third quarter, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Myles Cole and Anfernee Jennings are in line for more defensive snaps for as long as Granderson is out of the game. |
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Questionable to return
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 4:28 PM
Werner (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Werner suffered a stinger in the first half, and his status for the rest of the game is now in question. In his absence, Isaiah Stalbird and Danny Stutsman are two candidates to see an increase in workload at inside linebacker. |
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Won't play against Las Vegas
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 2:19 PM
Emerson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Emerson injured his shoulder during the Saints' Week 2 win over the Ravens. He drew the questionable tag for Week 3 following a limited practice Friday, but he'll be sidelined for Sunday's game after failing to be cleared by medical staff following pregame warmups. Jayden Price, Michael Reid and Decamerion Richardson will provide depth in the secondary in Emerson's absence. |
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Zach Wilson Zach Wilson Emergency QB3 vs. Las Vegas
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 2:17 PM
Wilson (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback against the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: For a third consecutive week, Wilson will be the Saints' emergency QB3, meaning he cannot play Sunday unless both Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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Jalen Moreno-Cropper Jalen Moreno-Cropper Elevated for Week 3
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 3:35 PM
The Saints elevated Moreno-Cropper from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Moreno-Cropper is set for his first taste of regular-season action in 2026. The wide receiver is being elevated alongside Kevin Austin to supplement a Saints wide receiver corps now without Barion Brown (hamstring). With Week 3 marking Austin's third practice squad elevation, the Saints will be unable to utilize him in the future without signing him to the active roster. This predicament means Moreno-Cropper may be the go-to wide receiver elevation for Week 4 and Week 5 if the team likes his game-day performance in Week 3. |
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Kevin Austin Jr. Kevin Austin Jr. Elevated for Sunday
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 3:31 PM
The Saints elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Austin has been elevated for a third consecutive week, meaning the Saints have elected to exhaust the wide receiver's final practice squad elevation just three weeks into the 2026 regular season. Austin has logged 10 offensive snaps and five special-teams snaps over his two contests, catching his only target for seven yards. |
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Undergoes ankle surgery
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 7:47 PM
Banks (ankle) underwent surgery this week, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: While head coach Kellen Moore indicated that the procedure went well, Banks will remain on injured reserve for the foreseeable future. As a result, Mason Murphy should continue to be more involved. |
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Questionable against Raiders
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 5:22 PM
Emerson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
Analysis: Emerson suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's win over the Ravens and has since been labeled "day-to-day." The 25-year-old didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but was a limited participant Friday, though his presence wasn't enough to avoid a questionable tag for Week 3. If Emerson isn't available against Las Vegas, the door is open for more involvement from Jayden Price and Michael Reid. |
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