Arizona
Cardinals
13-5
30
FINAL
55
New Orleans
Saints
16-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Arizona Cardinals 55-30 in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Saints not only secured their place in the playoffs but also showcased their offensive firepower against a tough divisional rival.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for the Saints, throwing for an impressive 439 yards and an astounding seven touchdown passes. His ability to find open receivers consistently kept the Cardinals' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, T.J. Hockenson contributed significantly to the aerial attack, racking up 190 receiving yards, making him a favored target throughout the game.
The Saints' defense played a crucial role in the victory, with Ernest Jones IV leading the way with four total tackles and an interception that shifted momentum. The defining moment came when Jones picked off a pass late in the second quarter, setting up another touchdown for New Orleans and extending their lead. This defensive play highlighted the Saints' ability to capitalize on mistakes, ultimately sealing their win and a spot in the next round.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 23 | 85% | 439 | 7 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 31 | 14 | 45% | 371 | 2 | 1 | 97.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 190 | 47.5 | 92 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 118 | 29.5 | 59 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 42 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 31 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 27 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Xavier Gipson | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 14 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 29 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 34 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 28 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 53 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

