Houston
Texans
2-1
21
FINAL
49
New Orleans
Saints
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints delivered a dominating performance to secure a 49-21 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 4 of the 2027 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Saints showcased their offensive firepower, leaving the Texans struggling to keep pace throughout the game.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an impressive 468 yards and set a franchise record with seven touchdown passes. Wide receiver Puka Nacua was his favorite target, racking up 187 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Kewan Lacy added a solid ground game with 92 rushing yards. The Saints' offensive unit displayed a well-balanced attack that kept the Texans' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Saints were equally impressive, with Khalil Mack wreaking havoc on the Texans' backfield, recording three sacks. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Mack's pressure led to a critical turnover, shifting momentum firmly in favor of New Orleans. Although the Texans' Derek Stingley Jr. made his presence felt with six total tackles, it wasn't enough to stop the relentless onslaught from the Saints, who continue to build momentum as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 44 | 29 | 66% | 468 | 7 | 2 | 121.9 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 191 | 2 | 1 | 107.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 18 | 92 | 5.1 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 13 | 72 | 5.5 | 18 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 187 | 23.4 | 37 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 34 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 54 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 33 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 47 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Stokes | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fatetau Satuala | FS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Lutmer | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

