New Orleans
Saints
1-0
21
FINAL
35
Philadelphia
Eagles
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Philadelphia Eagles topped the New Orleans Saints 35-21 in a crucial Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, Philadelphia's offense delivered a standout performance that propelled them to victory on their home turf.
Anthony Richardson Sr. was the star of the show, throwing for four touchdowns and helping the Eagles build a commanding lead. Tyler Shough of the Saints put up impressive numbers with 347 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Philadelphia's high-flying offense. Ja'Kobi Lane was a key target, racking up 142 receiving yards, while Damian McAllister contributed with a solid 66 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Eagles made pivotal plays to stifle the Saints' attempts to mount a comeback. Nolan Smith Jr. was a force on the defensive line, recording 2.5 sacks that disrupted New Orleans' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter, when Philadelphia's defense forced a crucial turnover, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor and allowing them to maintain control for the rest of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 16 | 347 | 3 | 0 | 132.3 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 12 | 6 | 324 | 4 | 3 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian McAllister | HB | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 13 | 52 | 4.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bush | WR | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 142 | 47.3 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 137 | 34.3 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 71 | 71.0 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Dane Morrow | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bush | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshawn James-Newby | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Lynn | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cole Wisniewski | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Sterns | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

