New Orleans
Saints
12-2
35
FINAL
27
Indianapolis
Colts
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 7h ago
In a thrilling showdown in Week 16 of the 2027 season, the New Orleans Saints topped the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 35-27, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower. Taylen Green was stellar for New Orleans, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating why he’s one of the league's top quarterbacks. He connected with Odell Beckham Jr., who racked up 105 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving. The Saints' offense was firing on all cylinders, making it difficult for the Colts to keep pace. Defensively, the Colts made some noise, with Quincy Williams recording two sacks to apply pressure on Green. However, the turning point came in the second half when the Saints' offense executed a flawless drive that culminated in a touchdown, allowing them to extend their lead. The Colts fought hard, but New Orleans' ability to answer back during critical moments ultimately sealed the game for them.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Taylen GreenQB241979%31940158.3
Anthony Richardson SrQB261246%1921084.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jonathan TaylorHB99210.2112470
Kewan LacyHB11585.3181440
Anthony Richardson SrQB7385.451150
Taylen GreenQB2115.53081
Alec PierceWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Odell Beckham JrWR610517.5561360
Kewan LacyHB69115.2713290
Jonathan TaylorHB56913.8461210
Alec PierceWR36321.0100300
Dont'e Thornton JrWR15252.0400520
Puka NacuaWR23316.5100200
Tyler WarrenTE22914.550160
Sam LaPortaTE22814.090230
Mitchell EvansTE11616.0100160
Mike MatthewsWR11515.0—0150
Malik NabersWR2105.04060
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Lucas CarneiroK0050
Riley PattersonK0130
Rigoberto SanchezP0000