New Orleans
Saints
5-4
20
FINAL
7
Chicago
Bears
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 11 matchup, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Chicago Bears 20-7, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Saints' victory showcased their ability to control the game and execute under pressure, while the Bears struggled to find their rhythm.
Joe Milton led the Saints with a solid performance, throwing for two touchdowns and helping his team establish a comfortable lead. Travis Etienne Jr. also played a pivotal role on the ground, racking up 95 rushing yards and keeping the Bears' defense on their heels. On the receiving end, Rome Odunze shone for Chicago, posting an impressive 112 receiving yards despite the loss.
Defensively, the Saints were effective in limiting the Bears' scoring opportunities, with Jonas Sanker leading the charge with five tackles. The game's turning point came when the Bears were unable to capitalize on a key interception by Dillon Thieneman, allowing the Saints to maintain their momentum and secure the win. Montez Sweat's two sacks showcased the Bears' defensive prowess, but it wasn't enough to overcome New Orleans' balanced attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 24 | 10 | 215 | 1 | 2 | 53.2 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 24 | 12 | 192 | 2 | 1 | 87.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 10 | 95 | 9.5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 5 | 0.6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 2 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Fields II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

