Saints at Bengals
New Orleans Saints 28, Cincinnati Bengals 24 · FANTASY LEAGUE
Final Score
Saints 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Bengals 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPJustin Fields 312 yds passingJavonte Williams 105 yds rushingDavante Adams 129 yds receivingKeldric Faulk 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 416 · 438Passing yards 312 · 254Rushing yards 104 · 184Completions 22/35 · 24/31Yards per carry 4.2 · 7.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 33d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 28-24, securing a crucial victory as the season heads into its final stretch. Both teams were vying for playoff positioning, making this game a significant test of grit and determination.
Justin Fields led the Saints' offensive charge, throwing for 312 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers under pressure. On the other side, the Bengals found success with Javonte Williams rushing for 105 yards, while Davante Adams stood out in the passing game, racking up 129 receiving yards. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Leo Chenal led the charge with seven total tackles, while Keldric Faulk's 2.5 sacks put pressure on the Bengals' offense at crucial moments. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Faulk's relentless pursuit led to a critical sack, forcing the Bengals to settle for a field goal instead of a potential game-winning touchdown.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 22/35 | 63% | 312 | 2 | 0 | 110.6 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Lamar JacksonQB | 24/31 | 77% | 254 | 1 | 0 | 111.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 17 | 71 | 4.2 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin FieldsQB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 15 | 105 | 7.0 | 54 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Lamar JacksonQB | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 46 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Jaylin LaneWR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 39 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Anthony GouldWR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 23 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh WhyleTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Davante AdamsWR | 8 | 129 | 16.1 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Keldric FaulkDT | 7 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte KentCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teddye BuchananWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jon RhattiganMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Nate WigginsCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Trotter JrSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn RobinsonDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamien SherwoodWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity PayeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 3 | 51 |