New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens: preview, kickoff time and how to follow
The New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens matchup is one of the key games on the NFL Week 2 schedule in the 2026 season. The Saints will travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at M&T Bank Stadium.
The game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on CBS.
Saints vs Ravens Game Details
- Game: New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
- NFL Week: Week 2
- TV: CBS
- Matchup: Saints at Ravens
The Ravens will host the Saints in their 2026 home opener. Baltimore’s schedule lists New Orleans as its Week 2 opponent after the Ravens open the season on the road against the Indianapolis Colts.
New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens Week 2
The Saints enter the 2026 season under head coach Kellen Moore, while the Ravens begin a new era under head coach Jesse Minter.
New Orleans finished the 2025 regular season with a 9-8 record and will look to build on that performance in 2026. Baltimore finished 8-9 last season and missed the playoffs, making the start of the new season particularly important for the Ravens.
The Week 2 matchup gives both teams an early opportunity to establish momentum.
Ravens Home Opener
The Saints-Ravens game will be Baltimore’s first regular-season home game of 2026.
The Ravens have announced a special White Noise uniform combination for their September 20 home opener against New Orleans. The game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Playing at home could be an important advantage for Baltimore as the team begins the Jesse Minter era.
Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore
Kellen Moore enters his first season as the Saints’ head coach after New Orleans made a coaching change during the offseason.
Moore will be looking to establish an offensive identity for the Saints and improve a team that finished 9-8 in 2025.
The Week 2 road game against Baltimore should provide an early test for New Orleans.
Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter
Jesse Minter takes over as Baltimore’s head coach in 2026.
His arrival represents a major change for the Ravens after nearly two decades with John Harbaugh as the team’s head coach. Minter will attempt to quickly establish his system and return Baltimore to postseason contention.
The Saints game will be his first regular-season home game as Ravens head coach.
Key Players to Watch
New Orleans Saints
The Saints will rely on their offensive playmakers and defensive leaders to handle a difficult road matchup.
The biggest question will be how effectively New Orleans can move the football against Baltimore’s defense while limiting the Ravens’ explosive offensive plays.
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore has one of the NFL’s most recognizable offensive stars in quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The Ravens can create problems with Jackson’s ability to make plays both as a passer and runner. Derrick Henry also gives Baltimore a powerful running-game option.
The Saints’ defense will have to remain disciplined throughout the game.
Saints vs Ravens Key Matchup
One of the biggest battles will be the Saints defense vs. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense.
Baltimore’s ability to run the football can force New Orleans to commit additional defenders near the line of scrimmage. That could create opportunities for the Ravens’ passing game.
On the other side, the Saints will need to avoid turnovers and sustain long offensive drives to keep Baltimore’s offense off the field.
What to Watch in Saints vs Ravens
Several storylines could determine the outcome:
- Can the Saints slow down Lamar Jackson?
- How will Baltimore’s new coaching era begin at home?
- Can New Orleans establish its running game?
- Which team controls the turnover battle?
- Can the Saints handle Baltimore’s home-field advantage?
- How quickly will both teams adapt to their new coaching systems?
Saints vs Ravens Prediction
This matchup could be closely contested, particularly because it comes early in the season when both teams are still establishing their identities.
Baltimore has the advantage of playing at home, while New Orleans will be looking to make an early statement on the road.
Prediction: Baltimore Ravens 27, New Orleans Saints 20.
The prediction is a pregame projection and could change based on Week 1 performances, injuries and other team news before kickoff.
How to Watch Saints vs Ravens
The New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens game is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 20, 2026
1:00 p.m. ET
M&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore, Maryland
TV: CBS
The official NFL schedule lists Saints at Ravens as a Week 2 matchup.
Final Thoughts
The Saints vs Ravens Week 2 matchup will be an important early-season test for both teams.
New Orleans will try to earn a road victory under Kellen Moore, while Baltimore will open its home schedule with Jesse Minter beginning a new chapter as Ravens head coach.
With Lamar Jackson leading the Ravens and the Saints looking to establish their new identity, this Week 2 matchup should be one to watch on September 20.
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Starters to know
New Orleans Saints start Tyler Shough (QB), Travis Etienne Jr. (RB), Chris Olave (WR), Juwan Johnson (TE). Baltimore Ravens start Lamar Jackson (QB), Derrick Henry (RB), Zay Flowers (WR), Mark Andrews (TE).
New Orleans Saints have won 1 of their last 3 games this site has covered. Baltimore Ravens have won 1 of their last 3 games this site has covered.
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Common questions
What time is the New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens game?
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM CT, 11:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM PT.
Is New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens a division game?
New Orleans Saints represent the National Football Conference – South; Baltimore Ravens play in the American Football Conference – South.
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