Jets at Saints
New Orleans Saints 29, New York Jets 17 · Power 5 SZN 1
Final Score
Jets 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Saints 29 3 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPTyler Shough 255 yds passingRaleek Brown 75 yds rushingNyck Harbor 120 yds receivingLorenzo Styles Jr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 191 · 293Passing yards 111 · 212Rushing yards 80 · 81Completions 12/23 · 12/30Yards per carry 5.7 · 9.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a strong season opener, the New Orleans Saints topped the New York Jets 29-17, setting the tone for their 2027 campaign. Both teams aimed to kick off the year with a win, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough led the charge, throwing for 255 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and poise in the pocket. He found Nyck Harbor frequently, who racked up 120 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target. Meanwhile, Raleek Brown added a solid ground presence with 75 rushing yards, balancing the Saints' offensive attack effectively.
The New Orleans defense played a pivotal role in the victory, highlighted by Chase Young's impressive performance, which included three sacks and four total tackles. Lorenzo Styles Jr. contributed significantly as well, with two crucial interceptions that shifted momentum in favor of the Saints. The turning point came in the second half when Young's relentless pressure forced a turnover, allowing New Orleans to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 12/23 | 52% | 143 | 2 | 3 | 60.8 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 12/30 | 40% | 255 | 2 | 3 | 53.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Breece HallHB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Raleek BrownHB | 8 | 75 | 9.4 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||||
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Nyck HarborWR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 29 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 28 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||||
| Akheem MesidorLEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Trevin WallaceMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton HamptonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malachi MooreFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien SherwoodWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah StalbirdWILL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo UiagaleleiREDG | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon SabbFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | |||
| Riley PattersonK | 1/1 | 2 | 50 |
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 2/2 | 1 | 52 |