Seattle
Seahawks
11-6
33
FINAL
48
New Orleans
Saints
14-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 48-33, advancing in the 2026 postseason. This victory solidifies the Saints' playoff aspirations as they continue their quest for a championship.
Offensively, the Saints were led by an impressive performance from their quarterback, who threw for 377 yards, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. The ground game was equally effective, with a standout running back racking up 133 yards on the ground, while a receiver contributed 114 yards through the air, making a significant impact on the Saints' scoring efforts.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game, highlighted by two interceptions that halted Seattle's offensive drives. Despite the Seahawks' quarterback throwing four touchdown passes, the Saints' defense managed to contain the big plays when it mattered most, sealing the victory and earning their place in the next round. The turning point came late in the game when a critical interception set up a touchdown, putting the Saints in control as they pulled away for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 25 | 18 | 377 | 3 | 1 | 137.0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 31 | 18 | 259 | 4 | 6 | 85.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 133 | 10.2 | 2 | 83 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 114 | 28.5 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 3 | 6 | 23 |

