New Orleans
Saints
5-4
48
FINAL
20
San Francisco
49ers
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints defeated the San Francisco 49ers 48-20 in Week 10 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Saints showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the race for a postseason spot.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for three touchdowns and effectively managing the offense. Meanwhile, Chris Johnson Jr. added a stellar 107 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the 49ers' defense on their heels. San Francisco's Lanoris Sellers threw for 224 yards but struggled to keep pace with the Saints' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Saints made their mark with key contributions from Will Echoles, who recorded two sacks, and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, who snagged an interception. The turning point came late in the first half when the Saints forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and shift the momentum decisively in their favor. Rasheem Biles led the team with four tackles, but it was the collective effort that stifled any chance of a 49ers comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanoris Sellers | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 224 | 1 | 2 | 62.7 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 157 | 3 | 0 | 143.8 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 106 | 0 | 1 | 61.6 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 20 | 107 | 5.3 | 31 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Lanoris Sellers | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lotzier Brooks | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 49 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 39 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 15 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 13 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 38 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Lotzier Brooks | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Earl Little Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bishop Fitzgerald | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 55 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

