Texans at Saints
New Orleans Saints 45, Houston Texans 22 · COC $$ deadline to join is 7pm ct Thursday
Final Score
Texans 22 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Saints 45 4 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPC.J. Stroud 253 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 41 yds rushingKayshon Boutte 103 yds receivingLorenzo Styles Jr. 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 284 · 247Passing yards 228 · 199Rushing yards 56 · 48Completions 13/21 · 16/23Yards per carry 3.7 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a decisive Week 7 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Houston Texans with a commanding 45-22 victory, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. The Saints showcased their dominance at home, capitalizing on key opportunities and outpacing the Texans throughout the contest.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans offensively, throwing for 253 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a bright spot despite the loss. Kayshon Boutte emerged as his favorite target, racking up 103 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. contributed on the ground to help the Saints maintain their lead, though his 41 rushing yards reflected a more balanced attack than a standout performance.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Gervon Dexter Sr. was a force in the backfield, recording 1.5 sacks, while Jonas Sanker’s interception added to the Texans' struggles. The turning point came in the second quarter when New Orleans scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that Houston could never close.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 13/21 | 62% | 253 | 3 | 3 | 103.8 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 16/23 | 70% | 199 | 2 | 0 | 125.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Woody MarksHB | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Devin NealHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Moses AldridgeHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 67 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 40 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 19 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 39 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 30 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Kamari LassiterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel BurkeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna NwosuREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McColloughSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis BoothCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jaylin SmithCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Saints | |||
| Riley PattersonK | 1/1 | 6 | 45 |