The Las Vegas Raiders rallied past the New Orleans Saints 35-27 on Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before a crowd of 70,006. The Raiders moved to 3-0, while the Saints fell to 1-2.
The Raiders took a 16-13 lead into halftime and kept control with a 19-14 edge after the break. The Raiders erased a 11-point deficit along the way. The lead changed hands 4 times.
The Raiders were out-gained 381-340 but won the turnover battle 4-1. The Raiders converted 7 of 12 third downs and held the ball for 27:32.
Brock Bowers of the Raiders earned Game MVP. Bowers caught 10 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown.
For the Saints, Tyler Shough completed 29 of 42 passes for 255 yards, 4 touchdowns and 1 interception, and added 36 rushing yards.