Saints at Bengals
New Orleans Saints 49, Cincinnati Bengals 44 · The Gauntlet | $CFM
Final Score
Saints 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XP
Bengals 44 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPTyler Shough 455 yds passingBlake Corum 63 yds rushingOscar Delp 179 yds receivingRobert Longerbeam 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 444 · 492Passing yards 378 · 450Rushing yards 66 · 42Completions 22/24 · 21/27Yards per carry 4.1 · 6.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3h ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 49-44, solidifying their playoff hopes in a high-scoring affair. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but the Saints ultimately held off a late surge from the Bengals to secure the victory.
Tyler Shough of the Bengals had a standout performance, throwing for an impressive 455 yards and five touchdowns, making him the offensive star of the game. However, Blake Corum contributed significantly to the Saints' ground game with 63 rushing yards, allowing New Orleans to maintain a balanced attack throughout the contest. Oscar Delp also shone for Cincinnati, racking up 179 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the game was marked by pivotal plays that influenced the outcome. Jalen Carter of the Saints recorded a crucial sack, while Robert Longerbeam's interception proved to be a game-changing moment, snuffing out a potential Bengals comeback. The Saints' ability to create turnovers and apply pressure in key situations ultimately decided the contest, making them a formidable opponent as the season progresses.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 22/24 | 92% | 388 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 21/27 | 78% | 455 | 5 | 2 | 127.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Blake CorumHB | 14 | 63 | 4.5 | 13 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 7 | 124 | 17.7 | 108 | 2 | 53 | 1 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 49 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Blake CorumHB | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 80 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 20 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 6 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Oscar DelpTE | 7 | 179 | 25.6 | 45 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 16 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Robert LongerbeamCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen CarterDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson IIREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT WoodsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West WeeksMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold CarmichaelCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley PattersonK | 1/1 | 5 | 41 |