Detroit
Lions
0-3
48
FINAL
65
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the New Orleans Saints outlasted the Detroit Lions with a final score of 65-48 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. This victory marks a significant moment for the Saints as they continue to establish themselves as contenders, while the Lions struggle to find consistency in their game plan.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for an astonishing 595 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Jordyn Tyson was the primary beneficiary of Shough's arm, racking up 383 receiving yards and proving to be a lethal weapon in the Saints' aerial attack. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions on the ground with 66 rushing yards, but the team's offensive efforts fell short against New Orleansโ explosive scoring.
Defensively, the Saints made pivotal plays that turned the tide of the game. Chase Young recorded two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Lions' quarterback, while Lorenzo Styles Jr. intercepted three passes, demonstrating a remarkable ability to disrupt Detroit's rhythm. The turning point came when Styles Jr. picked off a pass in the third quarter, leading to a quick touchdown that widened the gap and ultimately sealed the win for New Orleans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 595 | 7 | 1 | 131.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 382 | 6 | 3 | 97.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 66 | 4.1 | 24 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dominick Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | -4 | -1.3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 11 | 383 | 34.8 | 168 | 5 | 80 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 231 | 38.5 | 30 | 4 | 66 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 26 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 73 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 31 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | โ | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | โ | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| LeAnthony Dennard | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramon Colon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Connor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 3 | 8 | 52 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

