Raiders Beat Saints 35-27 to Improve to 3-0
Wide receiver Jack Bech is headed to the injured reserve after sustaining a broken forearm in the win.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Football
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The Las Vegas Raiders remained undefeated this season following a 35-27 victory against the New Orleans Saints. The win comes at a cost, however, as wide receiver Jack Bech is expected to head to the injured reserve list after suffering a broken forearm.
Why it matters
The Raiders maintain a perfect 3-0 record as they prepare for a divisional matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team now faces the challenge of adjusting its passing attack after losing Bech, who had recorded five catches for 48 yards and one touchdown this season.
Brock Bowers led the team with 10 catches for 116 yards, while Kirk Cousins completed 22-of-33 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns. These figures arrive as the team manages the roster impact of Bech’s injury.
The players
Jack Bech
The Raiders wide receiver who suffered a broken forearm and will head to the injured reserve list.
Brock Bowers
A Raiders player who recorded 10 catches for 116 yards during the win over the Saints.
Kirk Cousins
The quarterback who completed 22-of-33 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns for the team.
Tyler Shough
The quarterback for the Saints who recorded 255 yards and four touchdowns in the game.
The details
The Raiders secured the win in New Orleans with passing contributions from Tre Tucker, Michael Mayer, and Ashton Jeanty, while Saints quarterback Tyler Shough recorded 255 yards and four touchdowns in the loss. Bech will move to the injured reserve list but is expected to return later this season. The team will turn its attention to practice as they prepare to host the Kansas City Chiefs.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The Raiders played the Saints in Week 3.
October 4, 2026: The Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs.
Beyond the Strip
This win keeps the Raiders ahead of their early-season pace as established by the 2026 season schedule. The team now moves toward the October 4 game against the Kansas City Chiefs following this road victory.
Fans should prepare for traffic changes around Allegiant Stadium on October 4 when the team returns to the valley. Supporters tracking the roster should watch for the official move of Jack Bech to the injured reserve list.
The takeaway
The Raiders remain undefeated in league play as they look toward a significant divisional test next week. Keep an eye on the injury report for updates regarding Jack Bech's recovery timeline before the October 4 game against Kansas City.
What happens next
The Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs on October 4, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the team's ongoing progress this season, visit the Football section.
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