New Orleans
Saints
6-2
56
FINAL
55
Jacksonville
Jaguars
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 56-55. This high-stakes contest showcased two teams vying for playoff positioning, and it was the Saints who emerged victorious in this nail-biter.
Tyler Shough was the standout for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 494 yards and five touchdowns, delivering a masterclass in quarterback play. His performance was pivotal in keeping the Saints in front and responding to every challenge the Jaguars presented. On the other side, Jacksonville's Chris Rodriguez Jr. led the rushing attack with 147 yards, while Jeremiah Smith made a significant impact in the passing game with 142 receiving yards.
The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter, where the Saints' defense managed to secure a crucial interception by Kelee Ringo, halting a potential game-winning drive from the Jaguars. Lorenzo Styles Jr. also played a vital role, leading the team with six total tackles, ensuring that New Orleans remained aggressive on defense throughout the contest. The back-and-forth nature of the game kept fans on the edge of their seats, but it was the Saints' late defensive stand that ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 494 | 5 | 2 | 117.9 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 285 | 4 | 2 | 104.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 17 | 147 | 8.6 | 23 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 30 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 4 | 142 | 35.5 | 55 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 6 | 141 | 23.5 | 10 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 48 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 22 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 42 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whlt Weeks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Taylor | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Durfee | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 46 |

