Last year, the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints went a combined 9-25 in 34 games of NFL football.
As of today, they stand at an 3-1 after impressive showings in the first two weeks of the 2026 season.
This afternoon, the now-competitive clubs will both look to continue their surprising winning ways when they duke it out at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome.
Oddmsakers give Tyler Shough and the 1-1 Saints a three-point edge over New Orleans but head coach Kellen Moore is wary of his Sin City opponents.
Watch Saints vs. Raiders for free
- When: Sept. 27, 4:25 p.m. ET
- Where: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- Channel: CBS
“It’s going to be a fun challenge,” Moore said in a press conference. “These guys…won two games pretty decisively, in my opinion. Played really good football. And so it’s going to be a fun battle.”
Today’s game could also serve as No. 1-draft pick and 2025 Heisman Trophy winner Francisco Mendoza’s NFL debut after he sat both of the first two weeks due to Cousins’ sturdy play.
Keep an eye out- this contest could mark the start of a future legend’s career.
If you want to tune in to today’s high-stakes Week 3 battle in NOLA, here’s what you need to know.
Saints vs. Raiders game time
Today’s (Sept. 27) Saints vs. Raiders game is scheduled to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET.
How to watch Saints vs. Raiders for free
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