Buffalo
Bills
1-4
69
FINAL
50
New Orleans
Saints
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Buffalo Bills outlasted the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 69 to 50 in Week 7 of the 2027 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning, and the Bills' offense showcased its firepower in a game that saw over a hundred points combined.
Tyler Shough delivered a sensational performance for the Saints, throwing for an impressive 530 yards and six touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Garrett Wilson also shined, racking up 202 receiving yards, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field and make big plays. On the ground, James Cook III led the Bills with 39 rushing yards, a modest total that highlighted the aerial assault from Buffalo.
Defensively, the Bills made impactful plays that swung momentum their way. Cole Bishop led the team with five total tackles, while Tatum Bethune added two sacks, putting pressure on Shough throughout the game. A key moment came when Christian Benford intercepted a pass, halting a potential Saints scoring drive and allowing the Bills to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 530 | 6 | 3 | 103.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 474 | 6 | 0 | 150.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 202 | 33.7 | 33 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 25 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 30 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 48 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 47 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 38 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 20 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 68 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 32 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 37 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | — | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 41 |

