New Orleans
Saints
0-0
7
FINAL
39
Seattle
Seahawks
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Seattle Seahawks topped the New Orleans Saints 39-7 in Week 1 of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to set the tone for the year, the Seahawks made a statement, showing their offensive prowess and defensive strength right out of the gate.
Leading the charge for Seattle was quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Isaac TeSlaa was a standout target, racking up 151 receiving yards, while Derrick Henry added a solid ground game with 93 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Seahawks were relentless, with Treydan Stukes leading the team with five total tackles, while Gabe Jacas recorded a sack that disrupted the Saints’ rhythm. The game’s turning point came early in the second half when Brandon Cisse picked off a pass, setting up another Seattle touchdown and effectively putting the game out of reach. The Seahawks' defense proved to be just as formidable as their offense, making it a well-rounded victory to kick off the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 12 | 10 | 83% | 299 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 20 | 5 | 25% | 68 | 1 | 3 | 18.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 15 | 93 | 6.2 | 37 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 10 | 86 | 8.6 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 9 | 24 | 2.7 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 151 | 50.3 | 90 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 37 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 41 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 9 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Belton | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Kutcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Coyle | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 59 |
| Kai Kroeger | P | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

