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Raiders face Saints in Week 3 as underdogs without key defensive matchup

Las Vegas opens 3.5-point underdogs against New Orleans, which will be without first-round left tackle Kelvin Banks due to high ankle sprain surgery.

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What to know

  • Raiders open as 3.5-point underdogs despite 2-0 start; Saints favored despite being 1-1 and missing first-round left tackle Kelvin Banks to surgery.
  • Banks' injury leaves Saints vulnerable to Raiders' edge pass rush anchored by Maxx Crosby, a key defensive advantage for Las Vegas.
  • Game features multiple storyline matchups: Saints' top-10 scoring offense vs. Raiders defense; Saints' run game vs. Raiders run defense; and former Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson facing his old team.
  • Potential return of Raiders receiver Brock Bowers could strengthen Las Vegas offense in quest for 3-0 start; Saints aim for first home win of the season.

“The Saints got bad news on Monday. They have lost start left tackle Kelvin Banks with a high ankle sprain. The 2025 first rounder will have surgery to repair the injury, which means he will likely miss a couple months.”

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Raiders face Saints in Week 3 as underdogs without key defensive matchup
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  1. 5

    Saints defense aims to contain Raiders run game; Raiders defense primed for Saints scoring offense

    Coverage identifies multiple defensive matchups entering the weekend: the Saints will work to shut down Las Vegas' run game, while the Raiders' defense faces the Saints' number nine-ranked scoring offense. Key matchups include the Raiders' defense against Saints' weapons, quarterback play, and the Saints' challenge establishing a running game against Las Vegas.

    “The Las Vegas Raiders have moved past an exciting 2-0 start to the season and are now focused on the New Orleans Saints.”
    — Ezekiel Trezevant · source
    1. 3 outlets Saints Week 3 Challenge: Finding a Running Game Against the Raiders

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also New Orleans Saints | NewOrleansSaints.com, Sports Illustrated

      16 more headlines
    2. 2 outlets Raiders defense is ready for Saints offense

      first by silverandblackpride.com, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports

    2 more claims →
    • lasvegasraiders@channels.im

      Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Raiders Week 3 matchup with Saints Wire | Las Vegas Raiders Week 3 is on tap as the Raiders head into their first truly hostile environment in New Orleans.… # NFL # LasVegasRaiders # LasVegas # Raiders # Football

      lasvegasraiders@channels.imMastodon13h ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    Former Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson faces his old team in kicking battle

    Daniel Carlson, the former Las Vegas kicker, will face his old team as the Saints' kicker in the Week 3 matchup.

    1. 1 outlet Raiders-Saints Week 3: Kicking battle will be watched closely

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

  3. background

    Week 3 matchup set for Sunday at Caesars Superdome, 1:25 p.m. PT — The game is scheduled for Sunday at the Saints' home stadium. This will be New Orleans' first home game of the season after road contests at Detroit and Baltimore.

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    Raiders' pass rush advantage grows with Saints' depleted offensive line

    With Kelvin Banks out, the Saints' left tackle position weakens substantially. The Raiders' edge rush, anchored by Maxx Crosby, is positioned as a dangerous factor in the matchup.

    1. 1 outlet Saints will be without 1st round LT Kelvin Banks Week 3 vs Raiders

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago

  6. 2

    Saints lose first-round left tackle Kelvin Banks to high ankle sprain

    Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks, a 2025 first-round pick, suffered a high ankle sprain against Baltimore in the third quarter and will require surgery, sidelining him for several months. Asim Richards replaced him in the game. New Orleans still rallied for a comeback win despite the injury.

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    Raiders open as 3.5-point underdogs against Saints

    FanDuel Sportsbook released opening odds for Week 3, making Las Vegas 3.5-point underdogs with an over/under of 43.5. The matchup will be the third straight meeting between the teams in New Orleans.

    “The Las Vegas Raiders pulled out a victory to start off 2-0 for the first time since 2021. Now they get ready for the New Orleans Saints, who just pulled off an upset of their own against the Baltimore Ravens.”
    — Yahoo Sports · source
    1. 3 outlets Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 3

      first by USA Today, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated

      3 more headlines
    2. 2 outlets Biggest Factors in Raiders' Formula for Success Against Saints

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports

      4 more headlines
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  8. background

    Raiders start 2-0; Saints upset Ravens to reach 1-1 — The Las Vegas Raiders pulled to 2-0 for the first time since 2021. The New Orleans Saints won 24-17 on the road at Baltimore after trailing 17-9, setting up a Week 3 matchup between the teams.

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  1. 4 outlets Quick scout: How the Saints can beat the Raiders, and the matchups that matter

    first by neworleans.football, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated, NY Post

    5 more headlines
  2. 2 outlets Final Major Practice Day for Saints: Two Out for Raiders, Moore Scouts Las Vegas

    first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports

    2 more headlines
  3. 2 outlets What we learned on the initial Saints injury report vs. Raiders

    first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also Sports Illustrated

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