New Orleans
Purple Knights
1-0
50
FINAL
20
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Purple Knights defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 50-20 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. This victory solidifies the Knights' position as a formidable contender early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity against a previously strong opponent.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who threw for two touchdowns, while running back Nick Singleton dominated on the ground with 171 rushing yards. Wide receiver Evan Stewart also made his mark, racking up 96 receiving yards to keep the chains moving. The Knights' offensive execution was relentless, as they consistently found ways to exploit the Chiefs' defense.
Defensively, the Purple Knights were equally impressive, with standout performances from Jermod McCoy, who led the team with five tackles, and Colin Simmons, who recorded two sacks. Eric Stokes added an interception, further stifling the Chiefs' attempts to rally back. The turning point came in the second quarter when a critical turnover allowed New Orleans to extend their lead, setting the tone for the rest of the game and ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 232 | 2 | 3 | 63.1 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 13 | 6 | 46% | 181 | 2 | 0 | 132.2 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 2 | 2 | 100% | 25 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 21 | 171 | 8.1 | 22 | 3 | 73 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 9 | 95 | 10.6 | 16 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Stewart | WR | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 37 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 20 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 67 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Benjamin Brahmer | TE | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 29 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 27 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen McClain | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

