New Orleans
Saints
1-0
33
FINAL
21
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the New Orleans Saints topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 33-21. This victory not only boosts the Saints' momentum early in the season but also serves as a statement win against a formidable opponent in Dallas.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough led the charge with an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to spread the ball effectively. Meanwhile, Jordyn Tyson emerged as his top target, racking up 138 receiving yards to keep the Dallas defense on its heels. Dak Prescott also put up strong numbers for the Cowboys, passing for 311 yards and adding 62 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Anfernee Jennings was a standout with 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on Prescott throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second half when the Saints' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 39 | 28 | 72% | 311 | 0 | 1 | 84.4 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 21 | 72% | 285 | 3 | 1 | 123.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 33 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 56 | 3.5 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | — | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 9 | 138 | 15.3 | 20 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 20 | 2 | 27 | 2 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 25 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobie Durant | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob Jackson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khristian Boyd | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 |

