New Orleans
Saints
0-1
28
FINAL
52
Houston
Texans
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Houston Texans topped the New Orleans Saints 52-28 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The Texans showcased their offensive might, aiming to solidify their position early in the season while the Saints looked to bounce back from a tough opening week.
Quarterback Jalen Milroe was the standout for Houston, throwing for an impressive 378 yards and five touchdowns, distributing the ball effectively to his targets. Nico Collins emerged as his favorite target, racking up 193 receiving yards, while the Saints' Nate Frazier was notable on the ground, rushing for 172 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Texans' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Texans made key contributions to the victory, with Calen Bullock leading the team with five tackles. The turning point came when Isaiah Bolden intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in Houston's favor. Will Anderson Jr. added pressure on the Saints' offense with a sack, contributing to a well-rounded defensive effort that stifled New Orleans' attempts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 15 | 10 | 67% | 378 | 5 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 13 | 45% | 296 | 3 | 2 | 87.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 26 | 172 | 6.6 | 31 | 1 | 35 | 2 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 193 | 48.3 | 16 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 22 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 38 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 42 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 23 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobe King | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Hummel | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Wright | P | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 39 |

