New Orleans
Saints
3-2
52
FINAL
31
Dallas
Cowboys
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the New Orleans Saints topped the Dallas Cowboys 52-31 in Week 13 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Saints solidified their position, showcasing an explosive offense that left the Cowboys struggling to keep pace.
Tyler Shough was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 345 yards and six touchdowns, demonstrating his elite ability to find the end zone. Meanwhile, Dallas's Jaydon Blue contributed with a solid 89 rushing yards, but it was the receiving prowess of Johnny Wilson that stood out, as he racked up 172 yards through the air, keeping the game competitive for the Cowboys.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays to stifle Dallas when it mattered most. Jailin Walker led the charge with three total tackles and a sack, while Jonas Sanker secured an interception that shifted momentum firmly in New Orleans' favor. The turning point came late in the second quarter, when Sanker’s pick set up another quick scoring drive for the Saints, effectively sealing the game's outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 345 | 6 | 3 | 103.1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 17 | 3 | 18% | 181 | 3 | 3 | 71.4 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 166 | 0 | 0 | 82.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 15 | 89 | 5.9 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 55 | 3.4 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Shields | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 4 | 172 | 43.0 | 56 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 3 | 136 | 45.3 | 64 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Joe Shields | HB | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 75 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 18 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 24 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 47 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | — | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kaseem Parker | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fadil Diggs | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Yiadom | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 48 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 23 |

