New Orleans
Saints
0-0
14
FINAL
42
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the New Orleans Saints 42-14 in their Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season. With both teams eager to start the new campaign on a high note, the Eagles showcased their dominance, setting the tone for what could be a promising season ahead.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts was the standout performer, throwing for 239 yards and an impressive six touchdown passes, effectively distributing the ball to his playmakers. Eli Stowers also shined in the receiving game, racking up 92 yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. kept the Saints competitive with a strong rushing effort of 144 yards. However, it was Hurts’ aerial attack that ultimately secured the victory for Philadelphia.
On the defensive side, the Eagles made their mark, with Quinyon Mitchell snagging two key interceptions that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. Jalen Carter added pressure with a sack, disrupting the Saints' offensive flow throughout the game. The turning point came when Mitchell’s second interception turned into a quick touchdown drive, pushing the Eagles ahead and leaving the Saints struggling to keep pace.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 17 | 13 | 239 | 6 | 0 | 157.4 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 9 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 8.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 10 | 144 | 14.4 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 11 | 90 | 8.2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Stowers | TE | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanner Ingle | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

