Saints vs Ravens predictions, graded
New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Saints 24, Ravens 17 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Saints vs Ravens? Of 13 pundits with a call on record, 11 take the Ravens and 2 take the Saints. 8 named a score; the median has the Ravens by 6.5. The Saints won 24-17, so 2 of 13 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 39 out of 100.
Who the room took
13 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callSaints vs Ravens picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsRavens 4, Saints 1
- Locked On Saints (podcast)Ravens 4, Saints 1
- Around the NFL (podcast)all 2 Ravens
The other 1 pundit writes or talks elsewhere: all 1 Ravens.
Saints vs Ravens score predictions
8 pundits named a score; the median call is Ravens by 6.5, and the final was Saints by 7.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Pete PriscoRavens 33, Saints 20Miss · 36
- Lance MooreRavens 35, Saints 31Close · 43
- John HendricksRavens 23, Saints 17Close · 48
- Dylan SandersSaints 23, Ravens 17Hit · 98
- Darrion GrayRavens 28, Saints 20Close · 48
- Jordan DajaniRavens 28, Saints 24Close · 43
- Jared DubinRavens 27, Saints 20Close · 50
- John BreechRavens 34, Saints 23Close · 40
Saints at Ravens: how they came in
The Saints are 0-1; the Ravens are 1-0. On win totals, 15 pundits put the Saints at 8.4 wins on average, and 16 pundits put the Ravens at 10.7 wins on average.
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 30 scored, 31 allowed
- Last games
- L 30-31 at Lions Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 23rd, defense 24th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 8.4 · 2 to 11 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Saints game
- Record coming in
- 1-0 · 41 scored, 23 allowed
- Last games
- W 41-23 at Colts Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 12th, defense 23rd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 16 pundits · average 10.7 · 8 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Ravens game
Saints and Ravens players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Saints
- Tyler ShoughStarting QB · QB
1,986 passing yards · 14 TD, 6 INT · 66.2% completions · 162 rushing yards · 8 games · 13th in the NFL in passing yards
Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart
“He now enters the 2026 season as the Saints' undisputed starter” the article →
“I've got him at QB. I kind of go back and forth somewhere in the QB 10 to 12 range (rest of season)” the article →
- Alvin KamaraRB1 · RB
157 rushing yards on 47 carries · 3 TD · 25 catches for 150 · 7 games · 65th in the NFL in rushing yards
Alvin Kamara to outplay his draft cost (round thirteen)
“why is Alvin Kamara in round thirteen... K Kamara is going to move up now to the contract and he's officially here” the article →
Alvin Kamara to make the roster
“I have the Saints rolling in on the initial 53 man roster with Travis h Chan junior, Alvin Camara, Kendrick Miller, Audrey Guessemme” the article →
- Chris OlaveWR1 · WR
56 catches for 734 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 6th in the NFL in receiving yards
Chris Olave to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver 12 price tag)
“All in on Chris Alave, wide receiver 12 price tag... So we are undervaluing Chris Alave and his upside.” the article →
Chris Olave to make the roster
“I have the Saints keeping five wide receivers. Chris Olave, Devon Vele, Bryce Lance, Barry Young Brown, no surprises there, and then Kevin Austin junior.” the article →
- Juwan JohnsonTE1 · TE
28 catches for 289 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 73rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Juwan Johnson to make the roster
“the top three are very clear and obvious. Right? Juwan Johnson, Noah Fant, Oscar Depp” the article →
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)” the article →
- Chase YoungSack leader · DE
8 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in sacks
Chase Young to make the roster
“five edge rushers, Chase Young, Carl Grenison, Cam Jordan, Tyree Wilson, and Freni Jennings” the article →
- Jonas SankerTackle leader · S
31 solo tackles · 8 games · 45th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jonas Sanker to make the roster
“with safety, Justin Reed, Julian Blackman, Jonas Sanker, who's your star corner, or your star defender” the article →
Jonas Sanker to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Taylor leaving, Sanker will be moving from free safety to slot corner.” the article →
Ravens
- Joe FagnanoStarting QB · QB
151 passing yards · 0 TD, 3 INT · 51.3% completions · 2 games · 48th in the NFL in passing yards
Joe Fagnano to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Week 10 (projected) Backup: Joe Fagnano” the article →
Joe Fagnano to be 1st on the depth chart
“While Fagnano will likely join Anthony Brown as the only undrafted rookie quarterbacks to start a game for the Ravens” the article →
- Derrick HenryRB1 · RB
689 rushing yards on 175 carries · 9 TD · 12 catches for 75 · 9 games · 7th in the NFL in rushing yards
Derrick Henry to record 940 rushing yards
“Henry is 98 yards from passing Eric Dickerson, 501 yards from passing Jerome Bettis, 523 yards from passing LaDainian Tomlinson, and 940 yards from passing Curtis Martin, who is currently sixth. Barring injury, Henry should pass each of these Hall of Fame running backs in 2026.” the article →
Derrick Henry to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“If he catches any more passes in this Doyle offense this year could be a top five back” the article →
- Zay FlowersWR1 · WR
43 catches for 614 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 15th in the NFL in receiving yards
“Ravens WR Zay Flowers may or may not return from a hamstring injury this week. The guess here is that the Ravens play it safe with Flowers and hold him out another week. (Week 3)” the article →
“Zay Flowers is not going to play. He still hasn't practiced this week. ... I just don't see a world where he plays in this game. (Week 3, Ravens at Cowboys in Brazil)” the article →
- Mark AndrewsTE1 · TE
31 catches for 237 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 105th in the NFL in receiving yards
Mark Andrews to outplay his draft cost (ecs in between at one thirty)
“pat has n't at one oh four... So I think if you punt tight end, Andrews is a worthwhile target.” the article →
Mark Andrews to fall short of his draft cost (round 10)
“I mean, I could easily shout out Mark Andrews. I think that he's cooked at this point in his career.” the article →
- Mike GreenSack leader · LB
3.5 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 8 games · 42nd in the NFL in sacks
- Kyle HamiltonTackle leader · S
41 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 7th in the NFL in solo tackles
Kyle Hamilton to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Safety: Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens” the article →
Kyle Hamilton to stay with Baltimore Ravens
“he's got the right coach for the rest of his career, and he won't go anywhere and neither will Minter.” the article →
Our write-up of how the room did: Saints 24, Ravens 17: The Two Calls That Beat a Lopsided Field →
Every call on Saints at Ravens
1–15 of 15
Baltimore Ravens to beat Saints
I really worry about that defense stopping the run... that's what's gonna tip that game into a double-digit win for the ravens I think.
Baltimore Ravens 33 — Saints 20
Pick: Ravens 33, Saints 20
Baltimore Ravens 35 — Saints 31
So I've I've got the Ravens 35, the Saints 31, unfortunately.
Baltimore Ravens 28 — Saints 20
I'm gonna go with my final score. Ravens, 28. Saints, 20.
New Orleans Saints 23 — Ravens 17
So I'm going Saints 23, Ravens 17
Baltimore Ravens 23 — Saints 17
I think it's more like a twenty three seventeen type win for Baltimore.
Baltimore Ravens 27 — Saints 20
Prediction: Ravens 27, Saints 20
Baltimore Ravens 28 — Saints 24
Prediction: Ravens 28, Saints 24
New Orleans Saints to beat Baltimore Ravens
New Orleans Saints (+8.5) at Baltimore Ravens ... If this turns into another shootout, Shough has shown he can at least hang around. I also wonder if this is quietly a look-ahead spot for Baltimore
Baltimore Ravens to beat New Orleans Saints
I don't think they're beating the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry this week.
Baltimore Ravens 34 — Saints 23
Ravens 34-23 over Saints
- PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Rashod Bateman to be 1st on the depth chart
Rashod Bateman could be the Ravens' de facto No. 1 WR when the Ravens host the Saints in Week 2.
Rashod BatemanBaltimore Ravens
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026 Rashod Bateman to be 1st on the depth chart
Rashod Bateman could be the Ravens' de facto No. 1 WR when the Ravens host the Saints in Week 2.
Baltimore Ravens to beat Saints
And the Saints are going to be 0-2 right out of the gate. They go at Detroit and at Baltimore.
Baltimore Ravens to beat New Orleans Saints
the Saints dropping the first two games of the season ... and on the road to the Baltimore Ravens