New Orleans
Saints
5-2
23
FINAL
35
Seattle
Seahawks
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 15 matchup, the Seattle Seahawks topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 35-23, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. The win is pivotal for Seattle, who continues to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Quarterback Jalen Milroe delivered a standout performance for the Seahawks, throwing for 331 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Rashid Shaheed proved to be a favorite target, racking up 141 receiving yards, while the Saints' Travis Etienne Jr. made his mark on the ground with 143 rushing yards, keeping the game competitive.
Defensively, the Seahawks were able to stifle the Saints' offense at crucial moments, with Ernest Jones IV leading the team in tackles with four. The turning point came midway through the second half when Seattle's defense forced a turnover, allowing Milroe to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory. Despite the loss, the Saints showed resilience, highlighted by Cobie Durant's two interceptions, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Seahawks' offensive firepower.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 331 | 2 | 3 | 94.5 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 58 | 0 | 3 | 17.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 20 | 143 | 7.2 | 40 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 9 | 51 | 5.7 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Shields | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 141 | 35.3 | 13 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 14 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 6 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Austin DuVall | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 20 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe Shields | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 24 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | -9 | -2.3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santiago Iglesias | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin King | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fadil Diggs | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 |

