New Orleans
Saints
6-10
21
FINAL
29
Atlanta
Falcons
10-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 matchup, Home secured a 29-21 victory over Away, solidifying their position as they head into the playoffs. With both teams vying for momentum, this win was crucial for Home's postseason aspirations.
Michael Penix Jr. showcased his arm strength, throwing for 245 yards, while Tyler Shough was efficient in the red zone, tossing three touchdown passes. Parker Washington emerged as the standout receiver, racking up an impressive 133 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Alvin Kamara contributed on the ground with 63 rushing yards, helping to keep the offense balanced.
Defensively, Kool-Aid McKinstry led the charge with seven total tackles, ensuring that Away's offensive opportunities were limited. Kaden Elliss recorded a pivotal sack, disrupting the rhythm of the opposing quarterback, while Mike Hughes made a crucial interception that shifted the momentum in favor of Home. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hughes' pick set up a touchdown drive, allowing Home to seal the victory and celebrate a hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 34 | 20 | 245 | 0 | 1 | 68.8 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 13 | 163 | 3 | 1 | 97.7 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 9 | 7 | 66 | 1 | 0 | 134.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 16 | 63 | 3.9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 57 | 5.2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Audric Estime | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Washington | WR | 9 | 133 | 14.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Charlie Woerner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khaleke Hudson | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDGE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylan Ford | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | LEDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Yiadom | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tony Fields II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 55 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

