New Orleans
Saints
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38
FINAL
20
Los Angeles
Rams
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints topped the Los Angeles Rams with a decisive 38-20 victory in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This win solidifies the Saints' position early in the season, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 346 yards and connecting with receivers for key plays throughout the game. Travis Etienne Jr. added a solid ground game with 103 rushing yards, while Bryce Lance emerged as a dominant force in the passing attack, racking up 288 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Rams on their heels.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, with J.D. Barber making a significant impact by recording one sack and, impressively, three interceptions. The turning point of the game came when Barber's first interception shifted momentum back to the Saints, allowing them to extend their lead and maintain control. Lorenzo Styles Jr. contributed with five total tackles, helping to stifle the Rams' attempts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 346 | 2 | 1 | 114.3 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 178 | 3 | 3 | 81.2 |
| Sam Howell | QB | 5 | 3 | 60% | 52 | 0 | 0 | 95.4 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 103 | 6.4 | 25 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 63 | 7.9 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Sam Howell | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 6 | 288 | 48.0 | 89 | 2 | 95 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 44 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 23 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 54 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 44 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 25 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Barber | FS | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Sherman | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Andersen | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 45 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

