The Raiders are headed to New Orleans in Week 17 for their final road game of the 2024 season.
Take a look at what the Saints' players and coaches had to say ahead of Sunday's game.
On what makes TE Brock Bowers so unique:
"Size, speed. You see him make great catches. He can separate, you see him separate from corners, safeties, whoever's on him. Very good after the catch. I know he's up there ranked in the top 10 in terms of yards after the catch. He's an outstanding tight end and you can see it. I think he's second in the league in terms of receptions." - Saints defensive coordinator Joe Woods
On if it's rare to see a young tight end have this much success:
"Well, I think it's a testament to how good of an athlete he is. He played at Georgia. Everybody was aware of him. I remember watching the college games and they were talking about him. But I think just what they're doing scheme-wise to try to create one-on-ones, they get him out in space in terms of hiding him in certain formations. You can see they're taking advantage of him. But I'm not surprised based on the skillset, the success he's having as a rookie." - Saints defensive coordinator Joe Woods
On QB Aidan O'Connell:
"I'll tell you what, he has a very good process. You can see he goes through his progressions. You see teams pressure him, he gets rid of the ball quick. I was impressed in terms of what he's doing. They probably have a lot of confidence in him in terms of him operating that offense. He's been impressive on tape." - Saints defensive coordinator Joe Woods
On what they see from the Raiders defense:
"Their record doesn't tell them who they are. Those guys play with high energy, high effort, do a lot of different things. So, we're going to have to be on top of our game." - Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler
"That's a talented defense. I see they play hard. I see they've got a bunch of talented players on there. That's what I see." - Saints center/guard Cesar Ruiz
As the Raiders prepare to travel to New Orleans to face the Saints in Week 17, take a look back at photos of past matchups through the years.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Monte Johnson (58) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1975, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Jess Phillips (35) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1975, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Morris Bradshaw (81) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1975, in Oakland, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders linebacker Matt Millen (55) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, October 13, 1985, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive end/defensive tackle Howie Long (75) rushes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, October 13, 1985, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Sean Jones (99) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, October 13, 1985, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders linebacker Matt Millen (55) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, October 23, 1988, in New Orleans, La.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, October 23, 1988, in New Orleans, La.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Monday, December 16, 1991, in New Orleans, La.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive tackle Nolan Harrison (74) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Monday, November 16, 1991, in New Orleans, La.
Los Angeles Raiders safety Dan Land (25) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Monday, December 16, 1991, in New Orleans, La.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive tackle Nolan Harrison (74) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, November 20, 1994, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders wide receiver Raghib Ismail (86) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, November 20, 1994, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders center Don Mosebar (72) and guard Steve Wisniewski (76) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, November 20, 1994, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive tackle Jerry Ball (93) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, November 20, 1994, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Chester McGlockton (91) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, November 20, 1994, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Oakland Raiders tight end Rickey Dudley (83) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Rob Fredrickson (53) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Rob Holmberg (57) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Kevin Johnson (98) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ed Hervey (86) during the pre season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Saturday, August 16, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jeff George (3) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jeff George (3) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders tackle quarterback Jeff George (3) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders quarterback David Klinger (7) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Kenny Shedd (84) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Darrell Russell (96) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Mike Morton (50) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jeff George (3) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Mike Morton (50) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders tackle Pat Harlow (77) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Lorenzo Lynch (43) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Darrell Russell (96) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Tim Hall (45) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders full back Zack Crockett (32) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, November 19, 2000, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Lance Johnstone (51) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, November 19, 2000, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown (81) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, November 19, 2000, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders running back Randy Jordan (28) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, November 19, 2000, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Phillip Buchanon (31) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, October 24, 2004, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Amos Zereoue (28) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, October 24, 2004, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Kerry Collins (5) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, October 24, 2004, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, October 24, 2004, in Oakland, Calif.
The Oakland Raiders line up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, October 24, 2004, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jerry Porter (84) makes a 13-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, October 24, 2004, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Ted Washington (92) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, October 24, 2004, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Johnnie Lee Higgins (15) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, October 12, 2008, in New Orleans, La.
The Oakland Raiders special teams during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, October 12, 2008, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders running back Justin Fargas (25) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, October 12, 2008, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, October 12, 2008, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ashley Lelie (87) during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, October 12, 2008, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders guard Cooper Carlisle (66), tackle Jared Veldheer (68) and tight end Brandon Myers (83) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at O.co. Coliseum, Sunday, November 18, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders safety Matt Giordano (27) and linebacker Rolando McClain (55) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at O.co. Coliseum, Sunday, November 18, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Jeremy Stewart (32) and wide receiver Rod Streater (80) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at O.co. Coliseum, Sunday, November 18, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Matt Shaughnessy (77) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at O.co. Coliseum, Sunday, November 18, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore (17) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at O.co. Coliseum, Sunday, November 18, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders tackle Khalif Barnes (69), quarterback Carson Palmer (3) and guard Cooper Carlisle (66) during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at O.co. Coliseum, Sunday, November 18, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) during the regular reason away game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sunday, September 11, 2016, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) during the regular reason away game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sunday, September 11, 2016, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders running back Jamize Olawale (49) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular reason away game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sunday, September 11, 2016, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) rushes for a 75-yard touchdown during the regular reason away game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sunday, September 11, 2016, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Daren Bates (56) during the regular reason away game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sunday, September 11, 2016, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a catch for a two-point conversion during the regular reason away game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sunday, September 11, 2016, in New Orleans, La.
The Oakland Raiders during the regular reason away game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sunday, September 11, 2016, in New Orleans, La.
Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) rushes for a 6-yard touchdown during the regular reason away game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sunday, September 11, 2016, in New Orleans, La.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, September 21, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, September 21, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) stiff arms the defender during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, September 21, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 54-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, September 21, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, Sunday, October 30, 2022, in New Orleans, La.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, Sunday, October 30, 2022, in New Orleans, La.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, Sunday, October 30, 2022, in New Orleans, La.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, Sunday, October 30, 2022, in New Orleans, La.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, Sunday, October 30, 2022, in New Orleans, La.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, Sunday, October 30, 2022, in New Orleans, La.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Anthony Averett (29) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, Sunday, October 30, 2022, in New Orleans, La.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, Sunday, October 30, 2022, in New Orleans, La.
