Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
18
FINAL
33
New Orleans
Saints
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Philadelphia Eagles 33-18 in their season opener for 2027. This victory not only sets a strong tone for the Saints' campaign but also showcases their ability to control the game early on against a formidable opponent.
Tyler Shough led the Saints' passing attack with 206 yards, while Anthony Richardson Sr. of the Eagles threw for three touchdowns. Despite the Eagles' efforts in the air, it was Bryce Lance who stood out among receivers for New Orleans, racking up 90 yards and providing key receptions that sustained drives and momentum.
Defensively, the Saints made pivotal plays that shifted the game's momentum, with Marques Sigle intercepting two passes and Riq Woolen contributing three tackles. These defensive efforts stifled the Eagles' rhythm and were crucial in maintaining the lead as New Orleans pulled away, culminating in a strong start to their season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 206 | 3 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 21 | 10 | 48% | 175 | 3 | 2 | 76.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 22 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 44 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 11 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 8 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 21 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marques Sigle | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Logan Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Anthony Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

