Indianapolis
Colts
2-8
24
FINAL
32
New Orleans
Saints
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 32-24, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams looked to gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 211 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in crucial moments. His connection with Jaxon Smith-Njigba proved vital, as Smith-Njigba racked up 92 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Colts' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor shined in a losing effort, rushing for an impressive 141 yards, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Colts made their presence felt, with Divine Deablo leading the team with eight total tackles and contributing a key interception. Despite their efforts, the Saints' defense managed to create just enough pressure to keep the Colts from capitalizing on their offensive gains. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Dart connected on a critical drive that resulted in a touchdown, allowing the Saints to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 30 | 15 | 50% | 211 | 2 | 1 | 81.3 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 149 | 2 | 1 | 77.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 23 | 141 | 6.1 | 41 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 19 | 75 | 3.9 | 42 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 7 | 10 | 1.4 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roosevelt Lacey | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 42 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joaquin Valles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy McDougald | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 54 |
| Daniel Whelan | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Araiza | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 |

