Kansas City
Chiefs
5-9
21
FINAL
25
New Orleans
Saints
13-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the New Orleans Saints held off the Kansas City Chiefs, finishing with a final score of 25-21. With playoff implications on the line, the Saints secured a crucial victory, keeping their postseason hopes alive while dealing a blow to the Chiefs’ aspirations.
Saints quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. showcased his versatility, throwing for two touchdowns and leading the team with 85 rushing yards. His dynamic play was complemented by a strong performance from the receiving corps, but it was his ability to make plays with both arm and legs that truly set the tone for New Orleans. On the opposing side, Nico Iamaleava logged 142 passing yards for Kansas City, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Richardson's impact.
The Saints’ defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Will Anderson Jr.'s two sacks and Jaishawn Barham's crucial interception. These defensive stands not only disrupted the Chiefs' rhythm but also made a significant difference in the game's flow. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Barham's interception halted a promising Chiefs drive, allowing New Orleans to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Iamaleava | QB | 20 | 7 | 35% | 142 | 2 | 2 | 54.5 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 11 | 4 | 36% | 75 | 2 | 1 | 62.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | — | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 24 | 72 | 3.0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Craver | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 15 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | — | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Caleb Odom | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Sapp | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rodrick Pleasant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Sanchez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liona Lefau | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justus Terry | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

