Saints at Seahawks
New Orleans Saints 49, Seattle Seahawks 21 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Saints 49 6 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Seahawks 21 1 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPTyler Shough 307 yds passingDe'Von Achane 171 yds rushingBryce Lance 114 yds receivingZah Frazier 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 451 · 132Passing yards 280 · 112Rushing yards 171 · 20Completions 17/24 · 8/12Yards per carry 13.2 · 1.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints triumphed over the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 49-21 in Week 1 of the 2028 season. The Saints set the tone early, showcasing their offensive firepower and establishing themselves as a team to watch this year.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for 307 yards and three touchdowns, efficiently orchestrating the Saints' offense. Running back De'Von Achane added to the onslaught with an impressive 171 rushing yards, while wide receiver Bryce Lance contributed significantly with 114 receiving yards. The Saints’ offensive unit was relentless, effectively exploiting the Seahawks' defense throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Saints made their presence felt with crucial turnovers and solid tackling. Zah Frazier's interception was a pivotal moment that shifted momentum back to New Orleans, allowing them to extend their lead. While the Seahawks' Will McDonald IV managed to secure a sack, it wasn’t enough to disrupt the Saints’ rhythm, as they dominated both sides of the ball, securing a decisive victory to kick off their season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 17/24 | 71% | 307 | 3 | 1 | 135.4 |
Seahawks | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 8/12 | 67% | 112 | 1 | 3 | 84.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 13 | 171 | 13.2 | 18 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb EdwardsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seahawks | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 14 | 14 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||||||
| Bryce LanceWR | 6 | 114 | 19.0 | 30 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 33 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 18 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kaleb EdwardsTE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
Seahawks | |||||||
| Elijah ArroyoTE | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 35 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||||
| Zah FrazierCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max SharpSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah StalbirdWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon BroughtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker CashFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden WoodsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fadil DiggsLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Seahawks | |||||
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will McDonald IVDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan TaylorSS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick HallREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy IIDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh JobeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake ThomasWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||
| Josh VallejoK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan WrightP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Seahawks | |||
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason MyersK | 0/2 | 3 | 0 |
