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Game Recap: Saints host Raiders in home opener

The New Orleans Saints played their home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon. Kirk Cousins led the Raiders down the field early, connecting with Brock Bowers, while Matt Gay kicked a pair of field goals following defensive stops.

Tyler Shough sparked the Saints' offense with a long scramble, eventually throwing a touchdown pass to Juwan Johnson after a blocked extra point. The Raiders added a touchdown from Cousins to Michael Mayer and another field goal before halftime, holding a 16-13 advantage as the teams headed to the locker rooms.

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