New Orleans
Saints
1-1
26
FINAL
61
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 13d ago
In a dominating performance, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 61-26, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the 2028 season. With this decisive victory, the Chiefs not only improved their record but also made a strong statement about their offensive firepower and defensive prowess. Leading the charge for Kansas City was Burnt Peanut, who threw for four touchdown passes while Jonathan Taylor showcased his exceptional skill on the ground, racking up an astounding 381 rushing yards. The Saints' Jordan Baker put up a respectable 277 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the relentless Chiefs offense. Mateo Espinosa was the standout receiver for New Orleans, gaining 87 yards, but ultimately the Saints struggled to find consistency. Defensively, the Chiefs made their presence felt with impressive contributions from Donte Talbott, who recorded five total tackles, and Nick Bolton, who notched two sacks on the day. The game's critical turning point came in the second quarter when Kansas City turned a turnover into a quick touchdown, widening the gap and leaving the Saints scrambling to respond. With an interception from Josh Metellus adding to their defensive highlights, the Chiefs' ability to control both sides of the ball proved decisive in this lopsided affair.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jordan BakerQB352263%2772194.5
Burnt PeanutQB181161%13841101.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jonathan TaylorHB2038119.11944760
Ashton JeantyHB4389.5200250
Tank BigsbyHB7192.730110
CeeDee LambWR11616.0—1160
Jordan BakerQB11010.0—0100
Keon ColemanWR000.0—000
Mateo EspinosaTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Mateo EspinosaTE38729.0621530
Malachi ToneyWR35819.322500
Jonathan TaylorHB45012.5411220
Justin JeffersonWR6457.521110
Tank BigsbyHB4358.8210171
Keon ColemanWR23417.0180310
Jonathon BrooksHB23417.0240290
CeeDee LambWR23115.560180
Christian WatsonWR3268.760150
Ja'Tavion SandersTE3113.71060
Xavier LegetteWR144.02140
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Asian KennyK11428
Jason MyersP0000
Tyler BassK11359