Raiders vs Saints predictions, graded
Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints · Week 3, 2026 · Sun, Sep 27 · Final: Raiders 35, Saints 27 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Raiders vs Saints? Of 15 pundits with a call on record, 11 take the Saints and 4 take the Raiders. 10 named a score; the median has the Saints by 6. The Raiders won 35-27, so 4 of 15 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 51 out of 100.
Who the room took
15 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callRaiders vs Saints 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.
- Locked On Saints (podcast)all 4 Saints
- CBS Sportsall 3 Saints
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Raiders
- Locked On Raiders (podcast)Saints 1, Raiders 1
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Saints 3, Raiders 1.
Raiders vs Saints score predictions
10 pundits named a score; the median call is Saints by 6, and the final was Raiders by 8.
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.
- Nick WrightSaints 21, Raiders 20Miss · 33
- Chris SimmsSaints 26, Raiders 17Close · 48
- John HendricksSaints 24, Raiders 19Close · 43
- Dylan SandersSaints 31, Raiders 17Miss · 36
- Lance MooreSaints 27, Raiders 20Close · 48
- Darrion GraySaints 27, Raiders 17Close · 45
- Ross JacksonSaints 27, Raiders 24Miss · 38
- Tyler SullivanSaints 24, Raiders 20Close · 40
- Pete PriscoSaints 21, Raiders 14Close · 48
- John BreechSaints 27, Raiders 24Miss · 38
Raiders at Saints: how they came in
The Raiders are 2-0 and have won 2 straight; the Saints are 1-1. On win totals, 14 pundits put the Raiders at 6.6 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Saints at 8.4 wins on average.
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Record coming in
- 2-0 · won 2 straight · 53 scored, 27 allowed
- Last games
- W 26-14 at Chargers Week 2
- W 27-13 vs Dolphins Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 17th, defense 31st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 6.6 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 2 Raiders games
- Record coming in
- 1-1 · 54 scored, 48 allowed
- 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 2 Saints games
Raiders and Saints 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.
Raiders
- Fernando MendozaStarting QB · QB
48 passing yards · 0 TD, 0 INT · 75.0% completions · 1 game · 52nd in the NFL in passing yards
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
“Making this trade even more notable is that the Raiders, who received a third-round pick in exchange for Cousins, will now give the keys to the offense to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.” the article →
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
“We don’t know what the Raiders’ internal timetable is for the switch from veteran QB Kirk Cousins to No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza, but it’s possible the team could make that change soon. For the Raiders, this season is all about the transition to Mendoza as the starter.” the article →
- Ashton JeantyRB1 · RB
362 rushing yards on 114 carries · 4 TD · 42 catches for 371 · 9 games · 27th in the NFL in rushing yards
Ashton Jeanty to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“With Klint Kubiak in town, Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins at the helm, a healthy Brock Bowers, and improved blocking up front, Jeanty could be poised to post a strong RB1 season in his second season.” the article →
Ashton Jeanty to disappoint at the next level
“But if Jeanty keeps picking up only 3.1 yards per carry, he may cede further touches to Washington and settle in as a passing-game specialist. That would be a monumental disappointment given the investment the Raiders made in him at the draft.” the article →
- Tre TuckerWR1 · WR
33 catches for 529 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 20th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tre Tucker erupted for 5-119-1 on seven targets Sunday against the Chargers and has to be considered the Raiders' No. 1 receiver.” the article →
Tre Tucker to play out his deal with no new contract
“I believe Tucker will not sign with the Raiders for less than Jalen Nailor’s $12 million per year.” the article →
- Brock BowersTE1 · TE
48 catches for 658 yards · 6 TD · 7 games · 10th in the NFL in receiving yards
“But, you know, the Raiders, I... Bauer still doesn't practice. Seems unlikely that he plays this week.” the article →
Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts)
“I think tight end is worth paying up for this year, and I'm willing to take Brock Bowers anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts.” the article →
- Maxx CrosbySack leader · DE
4 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 9 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
Maxx Crosby to move to Las Vegas Raiders
“the Raiders... have really slow start written all over them to the point where they could be trading Max Crosby before the deadline” the article →
Maxx Crosby to stay with Las Vegas Raiders
“He isn't seeking or asking for a trade, and the Raiders aren't asking for or seeking offers... Nothing is imminent, nor is anything in the works at the time of this writing, but there is a market, there is interest, and that means in the NFL, it isn’t probable, but possible.” the article →
- Jeremy ChinnTackle leader · S
1 sack · 44 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jeremy Chinn to stay with Las Vegas Raiders
“I think it would take at least a fifth-round pick for consideration, which I am unsure is possible, and a fourth would be a must for the Raiders. I don’t see that at all.” the article →
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 →
Every call on Raiders at Saints
1–16 of 16
New Orleans Saints 21 — Raiders 20
I'm going to pick New Orleans to win this game. New Orleans 21, Raiders 20.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat Saints
And then the second one, Hubs, you'll love this one. Raiders over the Saints.
New Orleans Saints 26 — Raiders 17
I'm gonna have the Saints kinda pull away just late. That's kinda how I got it. Like, twenty six seventeen.
New Orleans Saints 27 — Raiders 20
I'm gonna go first and foremost, Saints 27, Raiders 20, so Saints dub.
New Orleans Saints 27 — Raiders 17
Final score, I'm gonna go 27 to 17, Saints.
New Orleans Saints 24 — Raiders 19
Maybe a little bit lower scoring, right, just because the Raiders defense... I think it'll be more like a 24, 19 game... I think the Saints are gonna win.
New Orleans Saints 31 — Raiders 17
I do again have the Saints winning this game. In terms of score prediction, I'll go I'll go thirty one seventeen.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat Saints
I'm going with Raiders too, and I just trust their front and they're doing some cool stuff on defense.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat Saints
I'm gonna go I'm gonna go Raiders. I think the offense continues to do what they're doing.
New Orleans Saints to beat Las Vegas Raiders
Give me the Saints in this game. Give me the Saints by three.
Las Vegas Raiders to score 26 against Saints
I'm gonna say that they're gonna score 26 points... my big prediction for the game is that the Raiders are gonna get right around 26 points again.
New Orleans Saints 27 — Raiders 24
I think the Saints can walk away with this one... I'd say, like, 27, 24, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's 35, 31
New Orleans Saints 24 — Raiders 20
Projected score : Saints 24, Raiders 20
New Orleans Saints 21 — Raiders 14
Look for the Saints to look good in their home opener with Tyler Shough having another good day. Pick: Saints 21, Raiders 14
New Orleans Saints 27 — Raiders 24
PICK: Saints 27-24 over Raiders
New Orleans Saints to beat Las Vegas Raiders
I have the Saints winning their home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on week three, September 27