New Orleans
Saints
1-0
29
FINAL
42
San Francisco
49ers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of offensive firepower, the San Francisco 49ers topped the New Orleans Saints 42-29 in Week 2 of the 2028 season. The victory solidifies the 49ers' early dominance in the league, showcasing their ability to put points on the board and control the game.
Brock Purdy was the standout performer for San Francisco, throwing for 309 yards and four touchdown passes, effectively distributing the ball and keeping the Saints' defense on its heels. De'Zhaun Stribling emerged as his favorite target, racking up 112 receiving yards, while Kyren Williams added a solid ground game with 89 rushing yards, contributing to the 49ers' balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the 49ers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Deommodore Lenoir not only led the team with five tackles but also recorded two crucial interceptions that stifled potential scoring opportunities for New Orleans. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Lenoir's second pick set up a quick touchdown drive, allowing San Francisco to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 15 | 11 | 73% | 309 | 4 | 0 | 154.8 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 258 | 1 | 2 | 72.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 9 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 11 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 5 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 16 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 68 | 0 | 71 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 54 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 34 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 44 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Flowers | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Romaine | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 |

