Saints at Bengals
New Orleans Saints 48, Cincinnati Bengals 44 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Saints 48 7 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Bengals 44 5 TD · 3 FG · 5 XPTyler Shough 480 yds passingChase Brown 63 yds rushingBryce Lance 235 yds receivingJordan Howden 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 478 · 505Passing yards 467 · 421Rushing yards 11 · 84Completions 17/30 · 26/41Yards per carry 11.0 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 48-44. This high-stakes contest showcased both teams fighting for playoff positioning as the season approaches its climax.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for the Saints, throwing for an impressive 480 yards and a staggering seven touchdown passes. Bryce Lance also made a significant impact, racking up 235 receiving yards, proving to be Shough's favorite target throughout the game. The Saints' offense operated at an elite level, capitalizing on every opportunity to keep the scoreboard moving.
Defensively, the Saints managed to make crucial plays when it mattered most, including an interception by Jordan Howden that helped swing momentum back in their favor. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Saints' defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, allowing their offense to seal the victory. With Nate Wiggins leading the way with five total tackles, New Orleans proved that timely defense can make all the difference in a shootout like this one.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 16/30 | 53% | 480 | 7 | 1 | 124.3 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 26/41 | 63% | 421 | 4 | 2 | 109.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Barion BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 14 | 63 | 4.5 | 7 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Samaje PerineHB | 8 | 7 | 0.9 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Bryce LanceWR | 4 | 235 | 58.8 | 72 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 56 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 51 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 12 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 32 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 52 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 19 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Erick All JrTE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Julian BlackmonSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin ReidFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bengals | |||||
| DJ Turner IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan CookFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jordan HowdenFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 3/3 | 5 | 53 |