NFL WEEK 3 · BETTING PREVIEW
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New Orleans Saints
Can either winner build a steadier rushing foundation?
Kickoff:
Caesars Superdome · Schedule
Public betting odds
| Team | Spread (price) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | +3 (+102) | +154 |
| New Orleans Saints | -3 (-122) | -185 |
Total: 43.5 · Over -110 / Under -110
Market update: New Orleans moved from -3.5 to -3 and the total from 44.5 to 43.5.
DraftKings via ESPN · Checked September 24, 2026 at 3:16 PM ET. A source-specific snapshot, not a guaranteed live offer or a placed wager.
What carries into this matchup
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders beat Los Angeles Chargers 26–14 on September 20, 2026. The offense finished with 57 rushing yards, 4-for-14 on third down, 1 turnover. Kirk Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards, with 3 passing touchdowns and 1 interceptions. Box score · Scoring and play-by-play
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints beat Baltimore Ravens 24–17 on September 20, 2026. The offense finished with 65 rushing yards, 8-for-15 on third down, 0 turnovers. Tyler Shough completed 27 of 34 passes for 252 yards, with 1 passing touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Box score · Scoring and play-by-play
My read from last week
We gave New Orleans too little respect against Baltimore. The Raiders also stayed competitive with the Chargers, who did not deserve the favorite’s price we paid.
Matchup analysis
Both teams found answers through the air while getting limited rushing production. New Orleans’ late comeback is meaningful evidence of execution under pressure, not a reason to project another rescue. Las Vegas needs to turn Jeanty’s workload into better efficiency so Cousins is not repeatedly asked to create the decisive play.
This preview will be updated as the week develops. Current odds are not a betting recommendation. Only wager what you can afford to lose.