New Orleans
Saints
5-9
23
FINAL
20
Arizona
Cardinals
3-11
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 22h ago
In a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 23-20 in Week 16 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, both teams fought for crucial positioning as the regular season winds down. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele of the Cardinals was a standout performer, throwing for 249 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. On the ground, RJ Harvey contributed for the Saints with 59 rushing yards, while Michael Wilson was a favorite target for Sagapolutele, racking up an impressive 112 receiving yards. Defensively, the Saints made a significant impact, with Cameron Jordan leading the charge by recording three sacks, disrupting the Cardinals' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Jordan's pressure led to an errant throw, ultimately sealing the victory for New Orleans. Lorenzo Styles Jr. added to the defensive effort with seven total tackles, ensuring that the Saints maintained their grip on the game as time expired.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jaron-Keawe SagapoluteleQB452351%2492173.2
Tyler ShoughQB351851%1821252.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
RJ HarveyHB15593.9201220
Jeremiyah LoveHB13362.8—080
Travis Etienne JrHB9212.3—060
Jaron-Keawe SagapoluteleQB3144.7—050
Tyler ShoughQB7121.7—070
Emanuel WilsonHB210.5—050
Michael WilsonWR000.0—000
Trey McBrideTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Michael WilsonWR711216.0411382
Marvin Harrison JrWR8729.0121253
Jordyn TysonWR34314.360240
RJ HarveyHB4379.3100130
Chris OlaveWR33311.091140
Trey McBrideTE33311.0120140
Lawson LuckieTE33010.0110140
Travis Etienne JrHB22010.0100180
Jalen CokerWR11717.050171
Juwan JohnsonTE2115.5—091
Makai LemonWR188.0—080
Jeremiyah LoveHB177.06070
JJ BuchananTE263.02030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Ryan FitzgeraldK33248
Jonah DelangeK22243