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Raiders-Saints matchup features a new generation of NFL coaches in Kubiak and Moore
The matchup pits two former Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinators against each other as both teams look to build on early-season momentum.
The 2-0 Las Vegas Raiders visit the 1-1 New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. EDT, pitting head coaches Klint Kubiak and Kellen Moore against each other.
Both coaches, 39-year-old Kubiak and 38-year-old Moore, won Super Bowls as offensive coordinators before securing head coaching roles; Kubiak previously coordinated the Saints offense in 2024.
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins leads a potent offense, while Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has recorded 662 passing yards through two games; the Saints rank 28th in rushing, averaging 78 yards per game.
New Orleans hosts its home opener nearly 20 years to the day of the Superdome's reopening after Hurricane Katrina, energizing the fanbase despite Moore's caution that early success requires sustained focus.
Las Vegas boasts a defense with an opposing passer rating of 63.2, behind only Seattle, while cornerback Hezekiah Masses has allowed just 16 yards on seven targets; a victory makes them 3-0 for the first time since 2021.