New Orleans
Saints
1-1
42
FINAL
32
Los Angeles
Rams
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 42-32, improving their season record as they continue their push for the playoffs. The stakes were high for both teams, with the Saints looking to maintain momentum after a strong start to the season.
On the offensive side, Travis Etienne Jr. was the star of the night for New Orleans, racking up an impressive 267 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive speed and power. Quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Rams also had a standout performance, throwing for 250 yards and connecting for three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Juwan Johnson contributed significantly in the air, leading the Saints' receiving corps with 95 yards.
Defensively, the Rams struggled to contain the Saints' potent offense, despite Byron Young's standout performance, which included five tackles and three sacks. The turning point of the game came in the second half when a critical stop on fourth down by the Saints' defense allowed them to maintain the lead. The Rams were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, ultimately falling short in their efforts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 33 | 18 | 250 | 3 | 2 | 84.1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 13 | 7 | 146 | 0 | 2 | 54.1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 267 | 20.5 | 5 | 71 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 89 | 8.1 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Devin Neal | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Young | LEDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al'Zillion Hamilton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Colbert | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 44 |

