New Orleans
Saints
10-6
32
FINAL
17
Memphis
Night Hawks
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 14 matchup, the New Orleans Saints secured a commanding 32-17 victory over the Memphis Night Hawks. With playoff positioning on the line, the Saints delivered a strong performance, solidifying their place as a contender in the league.
Derek Carr was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 395 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with the receiving corps was on full display, as he consistently moved the chains and found the end zone, showcasing both precision and power throughout the game.
While the offense shined, the Saints' defense also played a crucial role in the outcome. They managed to stifle the Night Hawks' attempts to mount a comeback, creating pressure that disrupted their rhythm. The turning point came midway through the second half when a key interception shifted momentum back to New Orleans, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Carr | QB | 43 | 34 | 395 | 3 | 0 | 128.1 |
| Cam Newton | QB | 30 | 23 | 278 | 1 | 0 | 115.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| LeSean McCoy | HB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Newton | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Derek Carr | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kelvin Benjamin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden II | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Amari Cooper | WR | 11 | 100 | 9.1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kelvin Benjamin | WR | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Monshun Sales | WR | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden II | TE | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dorian Thomas | TE | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Reed | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey Burton | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| LeSean McCoy | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Orakpo | REDGE | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JJ Watt | DT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Shazier | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Brandon Finney Jr. | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Kerrigan | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Fairley | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jett Washington | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Harris | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calvin Pryor | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jairus Byrd | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Haden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telvin Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Enrique Zimmerman | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slay Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | LEDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawn Lawrence | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'a Hightower | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Witten | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 58 |
| Thomas Weber | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 |

