Eagles at Saints
New Orleans Saints 52, Philadelphia Eagles 35 · UGL Madden 27 League
Final Score
Eagles 35 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Saints 52 7 TD · 1 FG · 7 XPDrake Maye 424 yds passingHollywood Smothers 107 yds rushingJaxon Smith-Njigba 231 yds receivingCooper DeJean 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 464 · 542Passing yards 383 · 424Rushing yards 81 · 118Completions 25/33 · 31/39Yards per carry 3.5 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9h ago
In an explosive offensive showcase, the New Orleans Saints topped the Philadelphia Eagles 52-35 in Week 14 of the 2027 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The victory was crucial for the Saints as they aim to secure a strong position heading into the postseason.
Drake Maye was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 424 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent and precision. He connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a remarkable 231 receiving yards, who proved to be a nightmare for the Eagles' secondary. Hollywood Smothers added a solid ground game, rushing for 107 yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept Philadelphia guessing.
On the defensive side, Cooper DeJean was instrumental, leading the Saints with 10 total tackles and contributing with an interception that swung momentum in New Orleans' favor. The game's turning point came when Maye's deep strike to Smith-Njigba extended the lead to two scores, forcing the Eagles to abandon their run game and rely solely on the pass. This allowed New Orleans to capitalize on defensive pressure, ultimately sealing the win and showcasing their potential as a formidable contender in the league.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eagles | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 25/33 | 76% | 383 | 2 | 1 | 121.1 |
Saints | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 31/39 | 79% | 424 | 6 | 0 | 151.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eagles | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 14 | 73 | 5.2 | 34 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 8 | 6 | 0.8 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 13 | 107 | 8.2 | 60 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eagles | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 9 | 183 | 20.3 | 101 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 7 | 143 | 20.4 | 62 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Tyler HigbeeTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 12 | 231 | 19.3 | 141 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper JrWR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 49 | 3 | 54 | 1 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mario CraverWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell MooneyWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eagles | |||||
| Byron Murphy IIDT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BranchSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ JohnsonREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis JonesDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan HardyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey MooreLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani TavaiMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey HendricksonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brauntae JohnsonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Eagles | |||
| Tommy TownsendP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey SlyeK | 2/2 | 3 | 49 |
Saints | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 1/1 | 7 | 34 |
