New Orleans
Saints
2-1
28
FINAL
35
Philadelphia
Eagles
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Divisional Round playoff clash, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the New Orleans Saints 35-28, securing their spot in the next round of the postseason. With both teams vying for a chance at the championship, it was a thrilling showdown that showcased the intensity of playoff football.
Eagles quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. was the standout performer, throwing for four touchdowns and leading his team to victory. Despite a strong effort from Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, who racked up 287 passing yards, it was Richardson's efficiency and playmaking ability that ultimately made the difference. The Eagles' offense, while not dominating on the ground, found success through the air, with key contributions from their receiving corps.
On the defensive side, the Eagles made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Riq Woolen's two interceptions proved to be game-changing moments, stalling Saints drives and swinging the tide toward Philadelphia. With the Eagles holding a slim lead late in the game, Woolen's ability to capitalize on Shough's mistakes was pivotal, allowing Philadelphia to outlast New Orleans in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 287 | 4 | 2 | 109.4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 284 | 4 | 1 | 131.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 9 | 34 | 3.8 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Damian McAllister | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 53 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 85 | 3 | 79 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 31 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bush | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 31 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Damian McAllister | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dane Morrow | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Wisniewski | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Lynn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Sterns | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Howard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | P | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

