New Orleans
Saints
1-6
45
FINAL
34
Indianapolis
Colts
0-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints triumphed over the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 45-34 in a thrilling Week 10 matchup of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Saints solidified their position in the standings, showcasing their offensive firepower against a competitive Colts team.
Jalen Milroe led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 306 yards and contributing significantly to the scoreboard, while Saquon Barkley dominated on the ground with 120 rushing yards. Patrick Mahomes put up a strong fight for the Colts, tossing four touchdown passes, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the relentless Saints offense. Jaylen Waddle also shone for Indianapolis, racking up 158 receiving yards.
Defensively, the game had its moments, with Isaiah Rodgers Sr. of the Saints making a notable impact with 11 total tackles, helping to contain the Colts’ offensive efforts. The turning point came late in the second half when New Orleans' defense stiffened, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed the Saints to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Montez Sweat's two sacks for the Colts highlighted their defensive struggles, as they were unable to stop the momentum shift that defined the game's final moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 306 | 3 | 1 | 111.2 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 39 | 20 | 51% | 231 | 4 | 1 | 93.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 120 | 8.6 | 62 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 74 | 6.2 | 30 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Carlos Redd | HB | 11 | 71 | 6.5 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 10 | 158 | 15.8 | 52 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 115 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Carlos Redd | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 40 |
| Kai Kroeger | P | 1 | 1 | 6 | 36 |

