Saints at Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 59, New Orleans Saints 40 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Saints 40 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Cowboys 59 4 TD · 1 FG · 8 XPTyler Shough 456 yds passingJaydon Blue 183 yds rushingDe'Von Achane 206 yds receivingDecamerion Richardson 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 450 · 355Passing yards 435 · 173Rushing yards 15 · 182Completions 27/44 · 0/0Yards per carry 1.9 · 10.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
In a high-scoring showdown, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New Orleans Saints 59-40 in Week 14 of the 2027 season, solidifying their playoff positioning with a commanding victory. Both teams entered the game with playoff aspirations, but it was the Cowboys who seized control and never looked back.
On the offensive side, Tyler Shough of the Saints had a remarkable game, throwing for 456 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. However, it was Jaydon Blue of the Cowboys who stole the spotlight on the ground, racking up 183 rushing yards and contributing significantly to Dallas's offensive onslaught. De'Von Achane also made his mark for New Orleans, amassing 206 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Cowboys.
Defensively, the Cowboys were led by Jaishawn Barham, who recorded eight total tackles, while Decamerion Richardson added a sack to disrupt Shough’s rhythm. The turning point came in the third quarter when the Cowboys forced a key turnover, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite Kool-Aid McKinstry’s interception for the Saints, Dallas's relentless offense proved too much to overcome, securing their victory in an electrifying contest.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 27/44 | 61% | 456 | 5 | 3 | 105.8 |
| Other | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 7/11 | 64% | 186 | 2 | 1 | 108.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Barion BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 18 | 183 | 10.2 | 54 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 10 | 206 | 20.6 | 94 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 44 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Trey PalmerWR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 14 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LT OvertonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Chase YoungREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 1/1 | 8 | 51 |
| Other | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 1 | 35 |