# Saints Lead Raiders 27-16 in Third Quarter

> Saints score two quick TDs to lead Raiders 27-16 in third quarter.
- Title: Saints Lead Raiders 27-16 in Third Quarter · NBC Sports
- Summary: Saints score two quick TDs to lead Raiders 27-16 in third quarter. New Orleans Saints lead Las Vegas Raiders 27-16 after scoring two touchdowns in the third…
- Keywords: new orleans saints, las vegas raiders, nfl, tyler shough, juwan johnson, noah fant, travis etienne, jack bech, carl granderson, daniel carlson, sports, Saints
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/saints-score-two-quick-tds-lead-raiders-27-16-in-third-quarter
- Published: 2026-09-27T22:33:56.801+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new orleans saints, las vegas raiders, nfl, tyler shough, juwan johnson, noah fant, travis etienne, jack bech, carl granderson, daniel carlson, sports
## Saints Start Second Half Strong
New Orleans Saints lead Las Vegas Raiders 27-16 after scoring two touchdowns in the third quarter.
## Saints Take 20-16 Lead
Tyler Shough connected with Juwan Johnson for a 12-play, 87-yard drive to give Saints a 20-16 lead.
## Saints Force Quick Three-and-Out
New Orleans forced a quick three-and-out to open the third quarter, giving the offense the opportunity to take the lead.
## Saints Get Ball Back After Takeaway
Dylan Laube fumbled with Anfernee Jennings picking up the loose ball for a takeaway.
## Saints Score Second Touchdown
Shough found Noah Fant for a 16-yard touchdown to give Saints a two-possession advantage.
## Injuries Impact Saints and Raiders
Travis Etienne appeared to suffer a hamstring injury on his 16-yard run. Jack Bech is out with a forearm injury. Carl Granderson is questionable with an ankle injury.
## Key takeaway

New Orleans Saints lead Las Vegas Raiders 27-16 after scoring two touchdowns in the third quarter.