For the first time in a long time, the Saints have a lead after the first quarter.
Tyler Shough connected with tight end Juwan Johnson for a 2-yard touchdown.
But the extra point was blocked, keeping the score at 6-3, New Orleans.
While the Saints started the game with a three-and-out, they were able to get down the field for a 13-play, 79-yard drive on their second possession. The team converted four third downs on the way to the end zone, including Shough’s TD pass on third-and-goal.
The Raiders’ offense got Brock Bowers involved immediately, with Kirk Cousins hitting the tight end three times for 37 yards on the way to a field goal.
This is the first time the Saints have ended the first quarter with a lead under head coach Kellen Moore. The last time they had ended the first quarter with a lead was on Dec. 8, 2024 — when the club defeated the Giants, 14-11.