- Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Venue: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Odds: Ravens -8.5
- Total Points (Over/Under): 46.5
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This Sunday, the New Orleans Saints (0-1) will visit M&T Bank Stadium to take on the Baltimore Ravens (1-0). The Ravens enter this matchup as 8.5-point favorites, and the over/under is set at 46.5 points.
The Saints, currently at 0-1 for the season, are looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat against the Detroit Lions, losing 31-30. Quarterback Tyler Shough completed 35 of 56 passes, amassing 410 yards and 3 touchdowns, albeit with a rating of 87.6 and 2 interceptions. Notably, Chris Olave made a significant impact with 182 receiving yards on 10 catches, averaging 18.2 yards per catch. On the ground, Travis Etienne led the rushing attack with 46 yards on 9 carries (5.1 yards per attempt). Overall, the Saints ran 81 plays totaling 469 yards, while their ground game added 91 yards on 25 attempts, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. Defensively, they struggled, allowing 165 rushing yards on 33 attempts, averaging 5.0 yards per rush. In pass defense, they allowed 26 completions on 39 attempts for 204 yards, achieving a 66.7% completion rate.
In terms of scoring efficiency, the Saints average 30.0 points per game. They are positioned 22nd in the league with 91.0 rushing yards per game. For the season, New Orleans has accumulated 469 total yards and recorded 19 first downs while incurring 6 penalties for 53 yards. They have turned the ball over 3 times (2 interceptions and 1 fumble). In scoring, they have produced 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown.
Defensively, the Saints have allowed 204 passing yards—ranking them 18th in the league—with a 66.7% completion percentage. They have given up 165 rushing yards across one game and allowed 2 passing touchdowns along with 2 rushing touchdowns. Overall, they are surrendering 369.0 total yards per game, placing them at 21st in the NFL and ranking 23rd defensively, yielding 31.0 points per game.
The Ravens (1-0) come into this game off a solid victory over the Indianapolis Colts, winning 41-23. Derrick Henry led the charge on the ground with 24 carries for 144 yards, averaging 6.0 yards per carry. In the passing game, Zay Flowers caught 5 passes for 150 yards (30.0 yards per catch). Quarterback Lamar Jackson finished the game with 324 passing yards on 17 of 25 attempts, contributing 1 touchdown and achieving a QB rating of 124.2 without throwing any interceptions, with an average of 13.0 yards per attempt. The Ravens’ defense had some challenges, allowing 102 yards on 20 rushing attempts (5.1 yards per carry) while their passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 61.3%, yielding 149 yards on 19 of 31 attempts. Overall, Baltimore accumulated 506 total yards on 62 plays, averaging 8.2 yards per play and achieving 5.5 yards per carry with a total of 202 rushing yards on 37 attempts.
Regarding offensive production, the Ravens rank 2nd in the league, averaging 41.0 points per game. This season, they have generated 304 passing yards and maintain an impressive average of 202.0 rushing yards per game. The Baltimore offense leads the league with an average of 506.0 total yards per game. However, they have also incurred 86 penalty yards due to 10 infractions, ranking 5th for mistakes. They have fumbled once and secured 11 first downs on offense.
Defensively, the Ravens surrender an average of 23.0 points per game, ranking them 14th in the NFL. They have allowed 1 passing touchdown and 149.0 passing yards per contest, placing them 5th in the league for pass defense. On the ground, they have permitted a total of 102 rushing yards this season. The Ravens’ defense has been on the field for 53 plays, positioning them 10th overall in the league. They have generated 2 takeaways this season (1 fumble recovery and 1 interception) and yielded a total of 23 points so far.
Who will emerge victorious in the Saints vs. Ravens matchup against the spread?
Expert’s Pick: Choose the Ravens -8.5
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