Saints at Commanders
New Orleans Saints 54, Washington Commanders 32 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Saints 54 7 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 6 XP
Commanders 32 4 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 2 XPTyler Shough 421 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 254 yds rushingOscar Delp 134 yds receivingNick Cross 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 666 ยท 335Passing yards 412 ยท 245Rushing yards 254 ยท 90Completions 36/51 ยท 12/29Yards per carry 12.1 ยท 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 12d ago
In a high-scoring showdown, the New Orleans Saints topped the Washington Commanders 54-32 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications looming, the Saints showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the playoff race while the Commanders struggled to keep pace.
Tyler Shough was stellar under center for New Orleans, racking up 421 passing yards and tossing two touchdowns. The ground game was equally impressive, with Travis Etienne Jr. tearing through the Commanders' defense for an eye-popping 254 rushing yards. Tyler Harrell also contributed significantly, leading the receiving corps with 139 yards, making it a complete offensive display from the Saints.
Defensively, the Saints made pivotal plays that turned the tide of the game. Charvarius Ward Sr. was a standout with three interceptions, disrupting Washington's rhythm and capitalizing on mistakes. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Ward's third pick set up a quick touchdown, giving New Orleans a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 7 | 2 | 6 | 54 |
| Commanders | 4 | 2 | 2 | 32 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 36/51 | 71% | 421 | 2 | 3 | 83.8 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 12/29 | 41% | 257 | 2 | 4 | 56.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 21 | 254 | 12.1 | 31 | 5 | 62 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Oscar DelpTE | 8 | 134 | 16.8 | 50 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 9 | 87 | 9.7 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 31 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 16 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamari SharpeCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamal HillREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Deantre PrinceCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derick HallLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Nick CrossSS | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kalen DeLoachMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dom JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew SandersREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri WashingtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 2/2 | 6 | 30 |
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 2/3 | 2 | 65 |