New Orleans
Saints
0-15-1
17
FINAL
28
Seattle
Seahawks
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Seattle Seahawks topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 28-17. This victory not only boosts the Seahawks' momentum but also serves notice to the rest of the league that they are a force to be reckoned with early in the season.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the star of the night, throwing for 199 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his targets downfield. Tight end Dawson Knox was a standout receiver, racking up 135 receiving yards, while Kenneth Walker III contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards. Their combined efforts helped the Seahawks maintain control throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Seahawks played a crucial role in securing the win, with Dru Phillips leading the charge with seven total tackles. Maliek Collins added pressure with a critical sack, and Drue Tranquill's interception proved to be a pivotal moment, halting a Saints drive when the game was still within reach. This defensive effort complemented the offensive fireworks and sealed the Seahawks' victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 29 | 23 | 199 | 3 | 0 | 129.7 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 22 | 14 | 157 | 2 | 1 | 96.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker III | HB | 19 | 81 | 4.3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 18 | 80 | 4.4 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Knox | TE | 12 | 135 | 11.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 102 | 12.8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker III | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Phillips | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDGE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 52 |

