New Orleans
Saints
8-8
34
FINAL
31
San Francisco
49ers
3-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 34-31 in a thrilling Week 5 matchup of Season 3. The win keeps the Saints in contention for a strong playoff run, showcasing their resilience against a formidable opponent on the road.
Dante Moore was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 438 yards and contributing significantly with five touchdown passes from Tyler Shough. The Saints' aerial attack was relentless, with key contributions from their receiving corps, including a stellar 163 yards from George Kittle. However, the ground game was less impactful, with Moore's 16 rushing yards being the highlight.
Defensively, the Saints were able to create pivotal moments, especially with Jaquan Brisker's interception that shifted the momentum in the second half. Lukas Van Ness led the team with four total tackles, while Isaiah Stalbird added a crucial sack that disrupted the 49ers' rhythm. This combination of timely defensive plays ultimately helped New Orleans hold off San Francisco in a nail-biting finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 36 | 23 | 438 | 4 | 3 | 108.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 31 | 19 | 372 | 5 | 0 | 142.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 7 | 12 | 1.7 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | TE | 9 | 163 | 18.1 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Calvin Russell | WR | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 2 | 68 | 1 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 2 | 63 | 1 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDGE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zequan Patterson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lavar Arrington II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tionne Gray | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Little Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mykel Williams | REDGE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Carniro | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

