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Ravens' The Lounge turns to Saints for home-opener preview

New Orleans opened Week 1 with 410 passing yards

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 181 min read
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The Lounge previews the home opener vs. the New Orleans Saints. Listen: https://t.co/phHaPUysol https://t.co/v0mS2QGBU8

What happened: Baltimore shifted its in-house show from opener tape review to the Saints matchup as the club moves toward its first home game of 2026. It comes days after The Lounge broke down a 41-23 Week 1 win over Indianapolis.

Why it matters: The Saints arrive with an offense that moved the ball efficiently in its opener, giving Baltimore an early test at home. For New Orleans, the game is another chance to carry over a sharp passing start into Week 2.

By the numbers: New Orleans opened the season with 410 passing yards. Tyler Shough threw for 410 yards and three touchdowns in that game.

What to watch: Sunday's home opener will show whether the Saints' early passing surge carries over against Baltimore. Team availability later in the week should sharpen the matchup.

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