# Saints lead after first quarter

> Saints end first quarter with lead for first time since Dec. 2024.
- Title: Saints lead after first quarter · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Saints end first quarter with lead for first time since Dec. 2024. New Orleans Saints lead after first quarter for the first time since December 8, 2024.
- Keywords: new orleans saints, kellen moore, nfl, first quarter lead, december 8 2024, sports, Saints, lead, first, quarter, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/saints-end-first-quarter-with-a-lead-for-the-first-time-since-dec-2024
- Published: 2026-09-27T20:58:49.162+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new orleans saints, kellen moore, nfl, first quarter lead, december 8 2024, sports
## Saints lead after first quarter
New Orleans Saints end first quarter with a lead for the first time since December 8, 2024.
## Shough scores touchdown
Tyler Shough connected with tight end Juwan Johnson for a 2-yard touchdown pass.
## Extra point blocked
The extra point was blocked, keeping the score at 6-3 in favor of New Orleans.
## Saints drive
Saints completed a 13-play, 79-yard drive on their second possession with four third-down conversions.
## Raiders field goal
Raiders offense got Brock Bowers involved immediately with Kirk Cousins hitting him for 37 yards on the way to a field goal.
## Last first quarter lead
This is the first time the Saints have ended the first quarter with a lead under head coach Kellen Moore.
## Key takeaway

New Orleans Saints lead after first quarter for the first time since December 8, 2024.