Cardinals at Saints
New Orleans Saints 51, Arizona Cardinals 24 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Cardinals 24 2 TD · 3 FG · 1 XP
Saints 51 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPSpencer Rattler 406 yds passingJeremiyah Love 56 yds rushingBryce Lance 189 yds receivingBryan Bresee 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 322 · 383Passing yards 218 · 378Rushing yards 104 · 5Completions 33/48 · 19/28Yards per carry 4.7 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
The New Orleans Saints dominated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 51-24, solidifying their playoff positioning in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Saints showcased their offensive firepower and continued to make a strong case for a deep postseason run.
Spencer Rattler was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 406 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Saints' high-octane offense. Bryce Lance was a standout receiver, racking up 189 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times. The combination of Rattler's precise passing and Lance's explosive plays kept the Cardinals' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints were formidable, particularly through Bryan Bresee, who recorded six total tackles, helping to stifle the Cardinals' offensive efforts. While the Cardinals managed some moments of success, including a couple of sacks from Mack Wilson Sr., the Saints' relentless pressure turned the tide in their favor. The turning point came early in the second half when Rattler threw two quick touchdowns, putting the game out of reach for Arizona.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 33/48 | 69% | 260 | 2 | 2 | 78.4 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Spencer RattlerQB | 19/28 | 68% | 406 | 5 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 16 | 56 | 3.5 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Barion BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 11 | 71 | 6.5 | 80 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | — | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James ConnerHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Bryce LanceWR | 8 | 189 | 23.6 | 111 | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 40 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 69 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey McBrideTE | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max MeltonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Bryan BreseeDT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Art GreenCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrCB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx HuntREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Will JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 3/3 | 1 | 53 |
| Other | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |