New Orleans
Saints
3-1
31
FINAL
29
Tennessee
Titans
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans, securing a 31-29 victory. With both teams vying for a critical win to bolster their playoff aspirations, the stakes were high as they battled it out in a tightly contested game.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough shone brightly, throwing for 342 yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver Bryce Lance was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 138 receiving yards. On the other side, Titans running back Nick Singleton made his mark with a strong performance, rushing for 108 yards and keeping the Titans competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that tilted the game in their favor, highlighted by Nick Martin's two interceptions that halted Tennessee's momentum at key moments. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Martin's second pick set up a touchdown drive for New Orleans, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory. With both teams showcasing talent, this game exemplified the competitive spirit of the 2027 season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 23 | 18 | 78% | 342 | 2 | 2 | 111.5 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 23 | 15 | 65% | 212 | 1 | 3 | 69.7 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 13 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 5 | 0.3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 29 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 98 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 7 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 22 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackie Marshall | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Mascoe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

