The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 35-27 on Sunday, rallying from an 11-point deficit in the third quarter with 19 unanswered points, according to Independent Journal Review. The win improved the Raiders' record to 3-0, while the Saints dropped to 1-2.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough threw four touchdown passes in the loss, but four turnovers by New Orleans, including a disputed strip-sack call, contributed to the outcome, per Independent Journal Review.
Following the win, Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby made comments about an upcoming matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, calling the win against the Saints a 'great' win but saying a 'great' team is coming to town next, according to the New York Post.
Center-leaning coverage from Yahoo Sports attributed part of the comeback to a culture change under coach Klink Kubiak and noted online reaction to the Raiders' 3-0 start. USA Today, in a left-leaning outlet, outlined causes for concern for the Raiders heading into the Week 3 game against the Saints, without detailing specifics in the available summary.
Fox News, ahead of the game, previewed betting angles for why the Saints could cover the spread against the Raiders in Week 3.
How each side covered it
Left
- USA Today outlined causes for concern for the Raiders ahead of their Week 3 game against the Saints.
“3 causes for concern for Raiders Week 3 game vs Saints” — USA Today
Center
- Yahoo Sports attributed the Raiders' fourth-quarter comeback partly to a culture change under coach Klink Kubiak.
- Yahoo Sports noted online reaction to the Raiders' 3-0 start to the season.
“Klink Kubiak’s culture change fuels Las Vegas Raiders’ 4th-quarter comeback against New Orleans Saints” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The New York Post reported on Maxx Crosby's comments about an upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Independent Journal Review detailed the Raiders' comeback and the Saints' four turnovers, including a disputed strip-sack call.
- Fox News previewed betting angles for why the Saints could cover the spread against the Raiders.
“The Las Vegas Raiders rallied to beat the New Orleans Saints 35-27, scoring 19 unanswered points late after trailing by 11 in the third quarter.” — Independent Journal Review
Questions readers ask
What was the final score of the Raiders-Saints Week 3 game?
The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 35-27, according to Independent Journal Review and other outlets.
How did the Raiders come back to win?
The Raiders scored 19 unanswered points after trailing by 11 points in the third quarter, per Independent Journal Review.
What role did turnovers play in the game?
The Saints committed four turnovers, including a disputed strip-sack call, which Independent Journal Review reported helped seal their loss despite Tyler Shough throwing four touchdown passes.
What did Maxx Crosby say after the win?
According to the New York Post, Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby said the win over the Saints was great but noted a strong Kansas City Chiefs team is coming up next.
What did different outlets focus on regarding this game?
Left-leaning USA Today highlighted concerns for the Raiders before the game, center-leaning Yahoo Sports focused on a culture change fueling the comeback, and right-leaning outlets covered the turnovers, betting angles, and Crosby's postgame comments.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- USA TodayLeft-leaningRaiders name team captains for Week 3 vs Saints
- Yahoo SportsCenter3 Key Players To Watch For Raiders Against Saints
- Fox NewsRight-leaningWhy the New Orleans Saints can cover the spread against the Las Vegas Raiders in NFL Week 3
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningSaints Fall 35-27 to Raiders After Four Turnovers
- New York PostRight-leaningRaiders have earned 2-0 start, but Saints raise stakes —and expectations