Bills at Saints
Buffalo Bills 38, New Orleans Saints 31 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Bills 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Saints 31 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJosh Allen 372 yds passingRaleek Brown 72 yds rushingOmari Evans 179 yds receivingLorenzo Styles Jr. 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 462 · 301Passing yards 372 · 229Rushing yards 90 · 72Completions 25/30 · 7/16Yards per carry 5.6 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In a thrilling Week 9 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 38-31, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The matchup was a high-stakes battle, as both teams sought momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Josh Allen put on a dazzling performance for the Bills, throwing for 372 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Omari Evans also shone for the Saints, racking up 179 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for New Orleans. Raleek Brown contributed with a solid 72 rushing yards, but the Bills’ passing attack proved too potent.
Defensively, the Bills were led by Greg Rousseau, who recorded a crucial sack to pressure the Saints' offense at pivotal moments. Meanwhile, Lorenzo Styles Jr. stood out for New Orleans with three interceptions, but the defensive efforts ultimately fell short. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Allen connected with a touchdown pass that sealed the game, showcasing Buffalo's resilience and offensive firepower.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 25/30 | 83% | 372 | 4 | 3 | 118.3 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 7/14 | 50% | 237 | 4 | 1 | 105.6 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 0/2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 14 | 49 | 3.5 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Raleek BrownHB | 15 | 72 | 4.8 | 22 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Ian StrongWR | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 45 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 28 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 19 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Omari EvansWR | 3 | 179 | 59.7 | 113 | 3 | 79 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian IzienFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Mathews JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adon ShulerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ McKinneyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine PerkinsSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Little JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tommy Doman JrP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 5 | 23 |
| Saints | |||
| Ryan StonehouseK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |