New Orleans
Saints
3-0
20
FINAL
10
Arizona
Cardinals
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints secured a 20-10 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4 of the 2028 season, bolstering their position in the competitive NFC South. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, this matchup proved crucial for playoff aspirations.
Tyler Shough led the Saints' offensive charge, throwing for 273 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the field. Meanwhile, Travis Etienne Jr. contributed to the ground game with 47 rushing yards, providing balance to New Orleans' attack. The receiving corps saw standout performances, but Michael Wilson of the Cardinals led all receivers with 89 yards, keeping his team competitive throughout.
Defensively, the Saints made their mark, with Rashard Merritt registering eight total tackles and Danny Stutsman adding a crucial sack that disrupted the Cardinals' rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Stutsman's pressure forced a pivotal turnover, allowing the Saints to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite a solid interception from Will Johnson of the Cardinals, Arizona couldn't overcome the Saints' defensive intensity, ultimately falling short.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 38 | 27 | 71% | 273 | 2 | 1 | 97.8 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 37 | 27 | 73% | 259 | 0 | 0 | 92.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 18 | 47 | 2.6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 10 | 33 | 3.3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Moliki Matavao | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Livingston | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 8 | 77 | 9.6 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Moliki Matavao | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eric Livingston | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashard Merritt | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando Pinkins | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Menocal | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyshawn James-Newby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Toia | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 52 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |

