Rams at Saints
New Orleans Saints 26, Los Angeles Rams 11 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Rams 11 1 TD · 1 FG · 0 XP
Saints 26 2 TD · 4 FG · 2 XPTyler Shough 287 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 62 yds rushingJordyn Tyson 114 yds receivingTrent McDuffie 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 277 · 387Passing yards 205 · 287Rushing yards 72 · 100Completions 17/38 · 23/31Yards per carry 3.8 · 3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a pivotal Week 16 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 26-11, solidifying their playoff ambitions as the season winds down. The Saints' strong performance not only bolstered their standing but also showcased their offensive prowess against a formidable opponent.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for 287 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading the Saints' offense throughout the game. Jordyn Tyson was his top target, racking up an impressive 114 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. contributed with a steady ground game, adding 62 rushing yards to keep the Rams' defense on their heels.
The Saints' defense played a vital role in securing the victory, with crucial contributions from Chase Young, who logged a sack, and Nakobe Dean, who intercepted a pass to halt a Rams drive. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Dean's interception shifted momentum, allowing New Orleans to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the win against Los Angeles.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Ty SimpsonQB | 17/38 | 45% | 205 | 0 | 3 | 28.9 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 23/31 | 74% | 287 | 2 | 1 | 110.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 10 | 40 | 4.0 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ty SimpsonQB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Ramon WilliamsHB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Arian SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 16 | 62 | 3.9 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nate FrazierHB | 10 | 18 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rocky B-ersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 7 | 103 | 14.7 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Nick CastroWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Anthony SmithWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ramon WilliamsHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 7 | 114 | 16.3 | 55 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Barion BrownWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rocky B-ersTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nate FrazierHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| Trent McDuffieCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari SharpeCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade OluokunMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew MukubaFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley BaileyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stetson MitchellDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MenocalFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashard MerrittSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Orlando PinkinsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae PierreREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khristian BoydDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KP PriceSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay ToiaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 1/1 | 0 | 35 |
| Saints | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 4/4 | 2 | 54 |