Green Bay
Packers
10-1
6
FINAL
31
New Orleans
Saints
7-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints cruised to a decisive 31-6 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 13 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Saints' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive prowess while handing the Packers a tough road loss.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the star of the show, throwing for 253 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading the Saints' high-powered offense. Jordyn Tyson was his favorite target, racking up 141 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. contributed on the ground with 32 rushing yards. The offensive efficiency of the Saints was a key factor in their commanding win.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, with Lorenzo Styles Jr. making a significant impact by intercepting two passes. Justin Reid added a sack to the mix, disrupting the Packers' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Mendoza connected with Tyson for a long touchdown, giving the Saints a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 253 | 3 | 0 | 147.6 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 19 | 7 | 37% | 149 | 0 | 5 | 25.8 |
| Tyrod Taylor | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 39 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 13 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 12 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 31 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 16 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 59 |

