New Orleans
Saints
6-3
41
FINAL
12
Chicago
Bears
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Chicago Bears 41-12 in Week 11 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Saints showcased their dominance and solidified their position in the hunt for postseason glory.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, while Travis Etienne Jr. made his mark on the ground with 116 rushing yards. Chris Olave was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 152 yards, leaving the Bears' secondary struggling to contain the explosive Saints offense.
Defensively, the Saints were equally impressive, with Chase Young leading the way with four total tackles and two sacks, disrupting Chicago's offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Young's pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing New Orleans to extend their lead and put the game out of reach for the Bears. With a balanced attack on both sides of the ball, the Saints demonstrated why they are a formidable contender this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 288 | 3 | 1 | 113.3 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 132 | 1 | 3 | 53.2 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 10 | 116 | 11.6 | 7 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | -1 | -0.2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | -8 | -8.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 6 | 152 | 25.3 | 68 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | SAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

