Texans at Saints
New Orleans Saints 31, Houston Texans 16 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Texans 16 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Saints 31 2 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPC.J. Stroud 167 yds passingWoody Marks 181 yds rushingJayden Higgins 109 yds receivingJailin Walker 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 349 · 202Passing yards 148 · 84Rushing yards 201 · 118Completions 9/23 · 8/18Yards per carry 5.4 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a decisive Week 4 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Houston Texans 31-16, solidifying their position in the early part of the 2027 season. With both teams vying for momentum, the Saints delivered a strong performance, showcasing their offensive prowess and a stout defense that proved crucial in the outcome.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans with 167 passing yards and a touchdown, but it was Woody Marks who stole the show on the ground, racking up an impressive 181 rushing yards. Jayden Higgins also shined in the receiving game, notching 109 yards, but the Texans struggled to convert those offensive efforts into points against a tough Saints defense.
The Saints' defense was a key factor in the game, with Kaden Elliss making his presence felt with four total tackles, while Christen Miller contributed with a sack. The turning point came when Jailin Walker intercepted Stroud three times, stifling Houston's momentum and allowing New Orleans to maintain control throughout the contest. Walker's stellar performance not only changed the game's dynamics but also sealed the victory for the Saints.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 9/23 | 39% | 167 | 1 | 7 | 39.8 |
| Saints | ||||||
| CJ CarrQB | 8/18 | 44% | 96 | 0 | 0 | 61.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Woody MarksHB | 31 | 181 | 5.8 | 42 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Calvin RidleyWR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris CollierHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 19 | 118 | 6.2 | 62 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Jayden HigginsWR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 39 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Devaughn VeleWR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Saints | |||||
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrCB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx HuntREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli BowenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dean ClarkFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art GreenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khristian BoydDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 1 | 44 |
| Saints | |||
| Ryan WrightP | 1/1 | 4 | 34 |