Broncos at Saints
New Orleans Saints 38, Denver Broncos 31 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Broncos 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Saints 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPBo Nix 381 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 63 yds rushingChris Olave 133 yds receivingPatrick Surtain II 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 414 · 371Passing yards 381 · 289Rushing yards 33 · 82Completions 31/47 · 30/49Yards per carry 2.2 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos by a score of 38-31, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams fighting for positioning in the postseason, this game proved crucial for maintaining momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Bo Nix showcased his talent for the Broncos, throwing for a staggering 381 yards and three touchdowns, keeping his team competitive throughout the contest. However, it was Chris Olave who stole the show for the Saints, racking up 133 receiving yards and making key catches that shifted the momentum in New Orleans' favor. Although Travis Etienne Jr. contributed with 63 rushing yards, it was the aerial assault that really defined the Saints' offensive performance.
Defensively, the Saints made impactful plays that set the tone for their victory. Chase Young was a force on the defensive line, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted Nix's rhythm and created pivotal third-down situations. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a key defensive stop by New Orleans allowed them to maintain their lead, ultimately sealing the win and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 31/47 | 66% | 381 | 3 | 0 | 112.1 |
Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 30/49 | 61% | 289 | 3 | 0 | 98.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Jonah ColemanHB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 9 | 11 | 1.2 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 19 | 63 | 3.3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Nate FrazierHB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 9 | 129 | 14.3 | 87 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 67 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 29 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nate PressleyTE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 11 | 133 | 12.1 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 10 | 115 | 11.5 | 36 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Moliki MatavaoTE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Barion BrownWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-AsaMIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Najee ParkerSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles GrahamSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel WingateMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete HartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||
| Quincy RileyCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae PierreREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashard MerrittSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin ReidFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Khristian BoydDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MenocalFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando PinkinsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ HallCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 4 | 39 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 1/1 | 5 | 51 |
