New Orleans
Saints
0-2
20
FINAL
41
Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New Orleans Saints 41-20 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. This victory keeps the Jaguars firmly in the playoff picture, while the Saints will need to regroup as they look to turn their season around.
Leading the charge for the Jaguars was Bijan Robinson, who rushed for 105 yards, showcasing his ability to dominate on the ground. Jalen Milroe of the Saints put up solid numbers with 282 passing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Jacksonville's offensive firepower. Jakobi Meyers also had a strong showing for New Orleans, racking up 107 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Jaguars made their presence felt, highlighted by Junior Colson's eight total tackles and an interception from Caleb Downs that shifted momentum. The turning point came in the third quarter when Downs' interception led to a quick touchdown drive, extending Jacksonville's lead and leaving the Saints scrambling to respond. Overall, the Jaguars' defense stifled New Orleans, allowing them to secure a decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 47 | 21 | 45% | 282 | 1 | 2 | 53.6 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 181 | 0 | 1 | 67.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 16 | 105 | 6.6 | 29 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 24 | 4 | 30 | 1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 9 | 29 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 12 | 18 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 7 | 107 | 15.3 | 50 | 1 | 47 | 1 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 2 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 8 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Gillespie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 |
| Kai Kroeger | P | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 |

