Zach Ewing
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Deputy sports editor for Times-Picayune and Advocate covering Saints and LSU. Podcast host, Saints Insider and LSU Insider.
FINAL SCORE: Saints 24, Ravens 17
Best win of the Tyler Shough/Kellen Moore era. What a tremendous comeback.
Best win of the Tyler Shough/Kellen Moore era. What a tremendous comeback.
September 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM
FINAL SCORE: Saints 24, Ravens 17
Best win of the Tyler Shough/Kellen Moore era. What a tremendous comeback.
Best win of the Tyler Shough/Kellen Moore era. What a tremendous comeback.
Julian Blackmon interception! Saints are gonna beat the Ravens
September 20, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Julian Blackmon interception! Saints are gonna beat the Ravens
My mistake —Ravens have no timeouts. They’ve reached midfield but less than a minute left
September 20, 2026 at 7:53 PM
My mistake —Ravens have no timeouts. They’ve reached midfield but less than a minute left
Painfully obvious face mask missed on that play, but that can’t be part of the review.
But the play stands. Touchdown. Holy Cow.
24-17 Saints, their first lead of the season. 1:28 and one timeout left for Ravens.
But the play stands. Touchdown. Holy Cow.
24-17 Saints, their first lead of the season. 1:28 and one timeout left for Ravens.
September 20, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Painfully obvious face mask missed on that play, but that can’t be part of the review.
But the play stands. Touchdown. Holy Cow.
24-17 Saints, their first lead of the season. 1:28 and one timeout left for Ravens.
But the play stands. Touchdown. Holy Cow.
24-17 Saints, their first lead of the season. 1:28 and one timeout left for Ravens.
The play is being reviewed…
September 20, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The play is being reviewed…
Wild sequence ends with Saints facing fourth-and-goal from inside 1. They’re going for it.
Shough sneak. Close again. Touchdown!
Shough sneak. Close again. Touchdown!
September 20, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Wild sequence ends with Saints facing fourth-and-goal from inside 1. They’re going for it.
Shough sneak. Close again. Touchdown!
Shough sneak. Close again. Touchdown!
Wow. Juwan Johnson with an incredible effort after catch to get first down and a lot more, all the way inside the 5.
First-and-goal Saints as we hit the 2-minute warning. Huge chance for a big upset.
First-and-goal Saints as we hit the 2-minute warning. Huge chance for a big upset.
September 20, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Wow. Juwan Johnson with an incredible effort after catch to get first down and a lot more, all the way inside the 5.
First-and-goal Saints as we hit the 2-minute warning. Huge chance for a big upset.
First-and-goal Saints as we hit the 2-minute warning. Huge chance for a big upset.
Fourth-and-1 Saints at the Baltimore 44, and they’ll go.
Shough sneaks for it, and it’s really close. They give it to him.
Note Saints can look for lead into final five minutes in 17-17 game
Shough sneaks for it, and it’s really close. They give it to him.
Note Saints can look for lead into final five minutes in 17-17 game
September 20, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Fourth-and-1 Saints at the Baltimore 44, and they’ll go.
Shough sneaks for it, and it’s really close. They give it to him.
Note Saints can look for lead into final five minutes in 17-17 game
Shough sneaks for it, and it’s really close. They give it to him.
Note Saints can look for lead into final five minutes in 17-17 game
Saints get it back after Ravens’ deep shot on third-and-1 falls incomplete. Kool-Aid McKinstry had good coverage, but ball still could have been caught.
September 20, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Saints get it back after Ravens’ deep shot on third-and-1 falls incomplete. Kool-Aid McKinstry had good coverage, but ball still could have been caught.
It takes just one play, a 27-yard strike from Shough to Olave for the Saints touchdown.
2-pointer to tie is good on the legs of Travis Etienne after a penalty gave Saints a second chance.
Just like that, it’s 17-17 with 9:42 to play
2-pointer to tie is good on the legs of Travis Etienne after a penalty gave Saints a second chance.
Just like that, it’s 17-17 with 9:42 to play
September 20, 2026 at 7:21 PM
It takes just one play, a 27-yard strike from Shough to Olave for the Saints touchdown.
2-pointer to tie is good on the legs of Travis Etienne after a penalty gave Saints a second chance.
Just like that, it’s 17-17 with 9:42 to play
2-pointer to tie is good on the legs of Travis Etienne after a penalty gave Saints a second chance.
Just like that, it’s 17-17 with 9:42 to play
Big-time catch and run from Chris Olave converts third down and puts Saints inside Baltimore 30. Gotta find a way to finish this drive in the end zone.
September 20, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Big-time catch and run from Chris Olave converts third down and puts Saints inside Baltimore 30. Gotta find a way to finish this drive in the end zone.
End of third quarter: Ravens 17, Saints 9
Defense played well in that quarter, getting a three-and-out at the end, and that has New Orleans still in the game. But offense is a big issue, particularly without Kelvin Banks at left tackle.
Defense played well in that quarter, getting a three-and-out at the end, and that has New Orleans still in the game. But offense is a big issue, particularly without Kelvin Banks at left tackle.
September 20, 2026 at 7:06 PM
End of third quarter: Ravens 17, Saints 9
Defense played well in that quarter, getting a three-and-out at the end, and that has New Orleans still in the game. But offense is a big issue, particularly without Kelvin Banks at left tackle.
Defense played well in that quarter, getting a three-and-out at the end, and that has New Orleans still in the game. But offense is a big issue, particularly without Kelvin Banks at left tackle.
A horrendous series for the Saints, who had two sacks and a penalty in a backward-moving three-and-out.
What's worse, Kelvin Banks Jr. got rolled up on the last sack and is down injured. The cart is coming out for him.
What's worse, Kelvin Banks Jr. got rolled up on the last sack and is down injured. The cart is coming out for him.
September 20, 2026 at 7:01 PM
A horrendous series for the Saints, who had two sacks and a penalty in a backward-moving three-and-out.
What's worse, Kelvin Banks Jr. got rolled up on the last sack and is down injured. The cart is coming out for him.
What's worse, Kelvin Banks Jr. got rolled up on the last sack and is down injured. The cart is coming out for him.
Ravens go on another long drive, but Saints defense stiffens in the red zone this time. Chase Young and Nathan Shepherd sack Jackson on third down and force a FG try.
Tyler Loop is good from 49 yards, and Baltimore leads New Orleans 17-9 with 3:23 left in the 3Q.
Tyler Loop is good from 49 yards, and Baltimore leads New Orleans 17-9 with 3:23 left in the 3Q.
September 20, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Ravens go on another long drive, but Saints defense stiffens in the red zone this time. Chase Young and Nathan Shepherd sack Jackson on third down and force a FG try.
Tyler Loop is good from 49 yards, and Baltimore leads New Orleans 17-9 with 3:23 left in the 3Q.
Tyler Loop is good from 49 yards, and Baltimore leads New Orleans 17-9 with 3:23 left in the 3Q.
Ravens appear to fumble on the kickoff and Jonas Sanker has it for the Saints, but on replay, return man was clearly down.
Saints defense will try to get it back the traditional way.
Saints defense will try to get it back the traditional way.
September 20, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Ravens appear to fumble on the kickoff and Jonas Sanker has it for the Saints, but on replay, return man was clearly down.
Saints defense will try to get it back the traditional way.
Saints defense will try to get it back the traditional way.
Carlson drills another long field goal, this one from 51 yards. Big third-and-13 conversion from Shough to Juwan Johnson set it up.
Ravens 14, Saints 9. New Orleans needs to get into the end zone soon, but at least it’s staying in touch for now.
Ravens 14, Saints 9. New Orleans needs to get into the end zone soon, but at least it’s staying in touch for now.
September 20, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Carlson drills another long field goal, this one from 51 yards. Big third-and-13 conversion from Shough to Juwan Johnson set it up.
Ravens 14, Saints 9. New Orleans needs to get into the end zone soon, but at least it’s staying in touch for now.
Ravens 14, Saints 9. New Orleans needs to get into the end zone soon, but at least it’s staying in touch for now.
Big spark for the Saints from Barion Brown, whose kickoff return allows Shough to work into FG range for Carlson.
His 47-yarder is true, and the Saints cut the Ravens’ lead to 14-6 at halftime.
His 47-yarder is true, and the Saints cut the Ravens’ lead to 14-6 at halftime.
September 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Big spark for the Saints from Barion Brown, whose kickoff return allows Shough to work into FG range for Carlson.
His 47-yarder is true, and the Saints cut the Ravens’ lead to 14-6 at halftime.
His 47-yarder is true, and the Saints cut the Ravens’ lead to 14-6 at halftime.
Touchdown Ravens, a strike to Rashad Bateman from Lamar Jackson, who ran that 2-minute drill to perfection.
Crucial points surrendered by Saints defense in final 30 seconds of the half. 14-3 seems a lot worse than even 10-3
Crucial points surrendered by Saints defense in final 30 seconds of the half. 14-3 seems a lot worse than even 10-3
September 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Touchdown Ravens, a strike to Rashad Bateman from Lamar Jackson, who ran that 2-minute drill to perfection.
Crucial points surrendered by Saints defense in final 30 seconds of the half. 14-3 seems a lot worse than even 10-3
Crucial points surrendered by Saints defense in final 30 seconds of the half. 14-3 seems a lot worse than even 10-3
We’ve reached the 2-minute warning in a fast first half.
Ravens leading 7-3 and driving behind a heavy dose of Derrick Henry, who already has 73 total yards.
Ravens leading 7-3 and driving behind a heavy dose of Derrick Henry, who already has 73 total yards.
September 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We’ve reached the 2-minute warning in a fast first half.
Ravens leading 7-3 and driving behind a heavy dose of Derrick Henry, who already has 73 total yards.
Ravens leading 7-3 and driving behind a heavy dose of Derrick Henry, who already has 73 total yards.
Daniel Carlson gets the Saints on the board with a 23-yard field goal.
A common problem from last season rears its head as Saints had a nice drive fizzle in the red zone. This time, Kellen Moore elects to kick on fourth-and-3 from the 5.
Ravens lead 7-3
A common problem from last season rears its head as Saints had a nice drive fizzle in the red zone. This time, Kellen Moore elects to kick on fourth-and-3 from the 5.
Ravens lead 7-3
September 20, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Daniel Carlson gets the Saints on the board with a 23-yard field goal.
A common problem from last season rears its head as Saints had a nice drive fizzle in the red zone. This time, Kellen Moore elects to kick on fourth-and-3 from the 5.
Ravens lead 7-3
A common problem from last season rears its head as Saints had a nice drive fizzle in the red zone. This time, Kellen Moore elects to kick on fourth-and-3 from the 5.
Ravens lead 7-3
Jackson hit Devontez Walker for a 47-yard gain on play action pass thrown from his own end zone.
But then Chase Youg records his first sack to force a FG try.
Tyler Loop is NO GOOD from 49 yards. Justin Reid tipped that at the line.
But then Chase Youg records his first sack to force a FG try.
Tyler Loop is NO GOOD from 49 yards. Justin Reid tipped that at the line.
September 20, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Jackson hit Devontez Walker for a 47-yard gain on play action pass thrown from his own end zone.
But then Chase Youg records his first sack to force a FG try.
Tyler Loop is NO GOOD from 49 yards. Justin Reid tipped that at the line.
But then Chase Youg records his first sack to force a FG try.
Tyler Loop is NO GOOD from 49 yards. Justin Reid tipped that at the line.
Saints’ drive fizzles after Travis Etienne drops a pitch on second down and has to cover it for a big loss.
Ryan Wright did hit a great punt, getting it to bounce at the 2 and downed at the 5
Ravens lead 7-0
Ryan Wright did hit a great punt, getting it to bounce at the 2 and downed at the 5
Ravens lead 7-0
September 20, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Saints’ drive fizzles after Travis Etienne drops a pitch on second down and has to cover it for a big loss.
Ryan Wright did hit a great punt, getting it to bounce at the 2 and downed at the 5
Ravens lead 7-0
Ryan Wright did hit a great punt, getting it to bounce at the 2 and downed at the 5
Ravens lead 7-0
End of first quarter: Ravens 7, Saints 0
Saints got a big third-down completion to Devaughn Vele as they continue this drive into the second quarter.
Saints got a big third-down completion to Devaughn Vele as they continue this drive into the second quarter.
September 20, 2026 at 5:32 PM
End of first quarter: Ravens 7, Saints 0
Saints got a big third-down completion to Devaughn Vele as they continue this drive into the second quarter.
Saints got a big third-down completion to Devaughn Vele as they continue this drive into the second quarter.
Ravens take a 7-0 lead on a 1-yard Derrick Henry TD run. Lots of short passes on that drive from Lamar Jackson, and Saints felt on their heels the whole time.
September 20, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Ravens take a 7-0 lead on a 1-yard Derrick Henry TD run. Lots of short passes on that drive from Lamar Jackson, and Saints felt on their heels the whole time.
Teams trade punts to start. Right side of Saints’ o-line got beat on third-and-2 and wound up in sack of Shough
September 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Teams trade punts to start. Right side of Saints’ o-line got beat on third-and-2 and wound up in sack of Shough