New Orleans
Saints
8-8
35
FINAL
26
Los Angeles
Rams
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Los Angeles Rams 35-26, solidifying their playoff hopes as the season approaches its climax. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Saints who ultimately emerged victorious, thanks to a potent performance from their quarterback.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 411 yards and five touchdowns, delivering a standout game that put the Rams on their heels. Tyquan Thornton was a key target, racking up 195 receiving yards, while Shough added another dimension on the ground with 16 rushing yards. This dynamic offensive display was critical in securing the win for the Saints.
Defensively, the Saints were able to create pivotal moments, highlighted by Isaiah Stalbird's interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Chase Young continued to pressure the Rams' offense with a sack, while Ellis Robinson IV's seven tackles helped stifle Los Angeles' attempts to mount a comeback. The game's turning point came when Stalbird picked off a pass deep in Saints territory, allowing New Orleans to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 36 | 24 | 411 | 4 | 2 | 119.0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 26 | 17 | 356 | 5 | 1 | 132.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Johntay Cook | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 9 | 195 | 21.7 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 118 | 29.5 | 2 | 96 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Calvin Russell | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Ethan Davis | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zequan Patterson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qua Moss | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alec Clark | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

