Green Bay
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FINAL
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New Orleans
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to kick off the 2027 season, the New Orleans Saints topped the Green Bay Packers 28-3. This Week 1 matchup set the tone for both teams, with the Saints showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. Fans were eager to see how the new season would unfold, and New Orleans wasted no time making a statement.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough led the charge with an impressive showing, throwing for 173 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Travis Etienne Jr. complemented the passing game with 71 rushing yards, consistently finding openings in the Packers' defense. Despite the tough outing for Green Bay, Mack Hollins stood out among the receiving corps with 46 yards, but it wasn’t enough to ignite their offense.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jyaire Hill's interception was a pivotal moment, halting any potential scoring drive from the Packers and reinforcing New Orleans' control of the game. Though Micah Parsons managed to sack Shough once for Green Bay, the overall defensive effort from the Saints proved too formidable, allowing them to secure a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 16 | 12 | 75% | 173 | 2 | 0 | 149.2 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 21 | 9 | 43% | 91 | 0 | 1 | 36.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 71 | 5.5 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mark Redman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Yoder | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Hollins | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 18 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mark Redman | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Luke Yoder | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jamari Thrash | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hall | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

