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Saints score two quick TDs, lead Raiders 27-16 in third quarter

Following a defensive struggle in the opening two quarters, New Orleans surged ahead of Las Vegas 27-16 during the third quarter. Tyler Shough sparked the surge by connecting with Juwan Johnson for a one-yard touchdown, capping an extended drive that put the club up 20-16.

Moments later, after a fumble by Dylan Laube and a recovery by Anfernee Jennings, Shough immediately threw a 16-yard scoring pass to Noah Fant to establish a double-digit margin. The sudden momentum shift followed a scoreless first half defensively for New Orleans, while injuries mounted for both sides including Travis Etienne, Jack Bech, and Carl Granderson.

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