New Orleans
Saints
1-1
26
FINAL
61
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 277 | 2 | 1 | 94.5 |
| Burnt Peanut | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 138 | 4 | 1 | 101.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 20 | 381 | 19.1 | 194 | 4 | 76 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordan Baker | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mateo Espinosa | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mateo Espinosa | TE | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 62 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 41 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 18 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 24 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Talbott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Brooks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Kenny | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28 |
| Jason Myers | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 59 |

