Saints at Titans
Tennessee Titans 21, New Orleans Saints 20 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Saints 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Titans 21 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPCam Ward 241 yds passingAhmad Hardy 70 yds rushingBrandon Inniss 71 yds receivingOluwafemi Oladejo 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 286 · 277Passing yards 179 · 241Rushing yards 107 · 36Completions 22/31 · 26/40Yards per carry 5.0 · 2.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a nail-biting Week 10 clash, the Tennessee Titans narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 21-20. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positions, making this contest a critical juncture in the 2027 season. The Titans' victory keeps their championship hopes alive as they continue to battle for supremacy in the AFC.
Tennessee's Cam Ward led the offensive charge with 241 passing yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to deliver crucial plays when it mattered most. On the other side, the Saints' Ahmad Hardy made a strong impact on the ground with 70 rushing yards, while Brandon Inniss was the standout receiver with 71 yards through the air. Despite their efforts, New Orleans fell just short in the end.
Defensively, the Titans were relentless, with Oluwafemi Oladejo wreaking havoc on the Saints' backfield, recording an impressive 3.5 sacks. Jeffery Simmons contributed significantly as well, leading the team with seven total tackles, ensuring that the Saints struggled to find rhythm offensively. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a critical sack by Oladejo forced New Orleans into a punting situation, allowing Tennessee to control the clock and secure their hard-fought victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 22/31 | 71% | 179 | 0 | 0 | 85.2 |
Titans | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 26/40 | 65% | 241 | 1 | 0 | 89.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 16 | 70 | 4.4 | 24 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Brandon InnissWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Titans | |||||||
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 13 | 30 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Cam WardQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nyck HarborWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kendre MillerHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||||||
| Brandon InnissWR | 9 | 71 | 7.9 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Titans | |||||||
| Carnell TateWR | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nyck HarborWR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr.TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Elic AyomanorWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ricky PearsallWR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mason TiptonWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumerenFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendre MillerHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||||
| Sammy BrownMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo MascoeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Titans | |||||
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonaldSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jordan HowdenFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 2 | 49 |
| Other | |||
| Tommy TownsendP | 2/2 | 1 | 55 |
