New Orleans
Saints
7-5
28
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Chargers
5-7
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 13d ago
The New Orleans Saints topped the Los Angeles Chargers 28-14 in a crucial Week 14 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. With both teams vying for momentum, the Saints proved too much for the Chargers, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic execution. Cade Klubnik led the charge for New Orleans with a stellar performance, throwing for 286 yards and connecting for two touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs complemented the aerial attack with a dominant ground game, racking up 108 rushing yards, while Max Klare emerged as a reliable target, finishing with 107 receiving yards. Together, they spearheaded an offensive effort that kept the Chargers' defense on its heels throughout the game. Defensively, the Saints' Lukas Van Ness was a standout, registering three sacks that disrupted Los Angeles' rhythm and applied constant pressure on quarterback Justin Herbert. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Van Ness's sack led to a fumble recovery, enabling New Orleans to extend their lead and seize control of the contest. Despite Tarheeb Still's eight tackles for the Chargers, the Saints' defensive performance proved decisive in this Week 14 battle.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Cade KlubnikQB342471%2861193.5
Justin HerbertQB331855%2091084.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB151087.2522500
Omarion HamptonHB9374.141100
Zach CharbonnetHB11373.41170
Justin HerbertQB3186.01070
Nicholas SingletonHB122.0—020
Cade KlubnikQB2-2-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Max KlareTE810713.4320300
Chris OlaveWR710114.4210290
Ladd McConkeyWR59519.0140260
Troy FranklinWR44711.871260
Quentin JohnstonWR33210.741260
Oronde GadsdenTE3289.370120
KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR3279.090150
Jahmyr GibbsHB2189.070130
Omarion HamptonHB3186.0140110
Tre' HarrisWR199.01090
Zach CharbonnetHB155.05050
Eduardo ChavezTE144.02040
Christian WatsonWR144.02040
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cameron DickerK0020
Wil LutzK0140