Kansas City
Chiefs
0-0
21
FINAL
49
New Orleans
Saints
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 10d ago
In a dominant season opener, the New Orleans Saints topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a commanding 49-21 victory. This Week 1 clash set the tone for the 2028 season, showcasing the Saints' offensive firepower and their determination to make a statement early on. Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Jayden Maiava, who threw for an impressive 349 yards and a staggering seven touchdown passes. His connection with wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, who racked up 133 receiving yards, proved to be a lethal combination that the Chiefs' defense struggled to contain throughout the game. Meanwhile, Kewan Lacy of Kansas City put forth a solid effort on the ground, accumulating 91 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Saints' explosive offense. Defensively, the Saints were just as formidable, with Dax Hill recording nine total tackles and an interception, while Cameron Jordan added 1.5 sacks to disrupt the Chiefs' rhythm. The game turned decisively in the Saints' favor following a critical interception by Hill that led to another quick touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach. This comprehensive team effort by New Orleans not only secured the win but sent a clear message to the rest of the league.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jayden MaiavaQB292069%34970149.2
Patrick MahomesQB483369%2952190.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kewan LacyHB14916.5471261
RJ HarveyHB19552.911080
Brashard SmithHB4348.5190212
Jayden MaiavaQB3113.7—070
Patrick MahomesQB471.8—050
Gavin BartholomewTE133.0—030
Makai LemonWR000.0—000
Jordyn TysonWR000.0—000
Michael SmithTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jordyn TysonWR413333.3922510
Makai LemonWR28341.5761790
Chris OlaveWR88210.3123180
Caleb DouglasWR36923.0261400
Rashee RiceWR56713.442240
Omar Cooper JrWR55511.040251
Juwan JohnsonTE55210.4161161
Michael SmithTE8425.3100151
Gavin BartholomewTE5408.090120
Brashard SmithHB133.02030
Kewan LacyHB200.01020
Barion BrownWR1-1-1.0—000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Harrison ButkerK0030
Ryan FitzgeraldK0070