Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass under pressure from New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker (7) during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 The Raiders going into New Orleans in week 3 were underdogs despite winning their first two games. The Saints were expected to do some damage with quarterback Tyler Shough but the Raider defense held them off and the Raiders came away with a 35-27 win at the Superdome in New Orleans.

#2 Offensively the Raiders had a commanding first half scoring a field goal in the first quarter and getting 13 points in the second quarter to take a 20-13 lead at the half.

#3 In the second half the Raiders shutout the Saints in the fourth quarter and made hay while the sun was shiniing under the Superdome roof scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter.

#4 Raiders starter Kirk Cousins executed the offensive game plan got good protection had time to throw and went 22-33 for 248 yards for three touchdowns.

#5 Up next for the Raiders the mighty Kansas City Chiefs both teams will come into Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas at 3-0 Sun Oct 4th with the Raiders having home field but the Chiefs with lots of experience whats the outcome of this contest.

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