Green Bay
Packers
1-0
28
FINAL
42
New Orleans
Saints
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 20d ago
In a high-octane matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Green Bay Packers 42-28, improving to 2-0 in the 2027 season. The victory not only solidified their early lead in the standings but also showcased the explosive potential of their offense against a formidable opponent. Saints quarterback Justin Fields delivered a standout performance, throwing for 294 yards and four touchdowns, effectively picking apart the Packers' secondary. He was well-supported by Tank Bigsby, who rushed for 138 yards, consistently breaking tackles and keeping the chains moving. Ja'Tavion Sanders was a dominant force in the receiving game, racking up 223 yards, which included several big plays that shifted momentum in favor of New Orleans. Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays to secure the win, highlighted by C.J. Gardner-Johnson's two interceptions that thwarted Green Bay's scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Fields connected with Sanders for a 75-yard touchdown, stretching the lead to two scores and forcing the Packers to play catch-up. Meanwhile, the Packers' defense struggled to contain the Saints' offensive firepower, allowing New Orleans to dictate the pace of the game.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Justin FieldsQB241629441130.9
Sam DarnoldQB1771512273.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Tank BigsbyHB241385.82270
Breece HallHB12756.31441
Justin FieldsQB33411.30130
Jonathon BrooksHB252.5050
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Ja'Tavion SandersTE922324.83741
Zay FlowersWR39732.32520
Breece HallHB34715.70280
Justin JeffersonWR24020.00240
Jordyn TysonWR2136.5080
Tank BigsbyHB199.0090
Jonathon BrooksHB294.5160
Noah GrayTE177.0070
Ben VegaWR000.0001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Spencer ShraderK0060
Tyler LoopK0040