New Orleans
Saints
0-2
45
FINAL
22
Indianapolis
Colts
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the New Orleans Saints topped the Indianapolis Colts 45-22 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. The victory not only boosts the Saints’ playoff aspirations but also showcases their offensive firepower against a struggling Colts defense.
Tyler Shough was the standout on offense for New Orleans, throwing for 380 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 94 rushing yards on the ground. His ability to stretch the field, along with Jordyn Tyson's impressive 145 receiving yards, created constant pressure on the Colts’ secondary and opened up scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Justin Reid's two interceptions were pivotal, halting any potential momentum the Colts could build. The Saints' defensive unit, led by Jonas Sanker’s sack, effectively disrupted the Colts' offensive rhythm, sealing the game and ensuring a comfortable win for New Orleans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 380 | 2 | 4 | 79.6 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 12 | 6 | 50% | 175 | 2 | 4 | 95.8 |
| R.J. Steen | QB | 11 | 4 | 36% | 97 | 1 | 2 | 59.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 1 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 46 | 5.8 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 18 | 44 | 2.4 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Enrique Glenn | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| R.J. Steen | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Xavier Gipson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 7 | 145 | 20.7 | 80 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 45 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 42 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 46 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 22 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Alvarado | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cory Collins | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

