Colts at Saints
New Orleans Saints 48, Indianapolis Colts 45 · UGL Madden 27 League
Final Score
Colts 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Saints 48 6 TD · 2 FG · 6 XPDrake Maye 479 yds passingTrey Benson 95 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 163 yds receivingJohn Franklin-Myers 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 537 · 529Passing yards 369 · 479Rushing yards 168 · 50Completions 15/16 · 25/32Yards per carry 7.3 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 13 showdown, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 48-45, keeping their playoff hopes alive and moving closer to securing a postseason spot. Both teams fought hard as they battled for critical positioning in the playoff race, making every point count in this high-scoring affair.
Drake Maye was the standout performer for the Saints, throwing for an impressive 479 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. On the other side, Trey Benson led the Colts' ground attack with 95 rushing yards, while Jaylen Waddle shined in the receiving game, racking up 163 yards. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the contest.
Defensively, John Franklin-Myers made a significant impact for the Saints, recording 3.5 sacks that disrupted the Colts' rhythm and forced crucial mistakes. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Maye orchestrated a game-winning drive that culminated in a touchdown pass, sealing the deal for New Orleans. Budda Baker's six total tackles helped keep the Colts at bay during critical moments, ensuring the Saints held on for the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 15/16 | 94% | 383 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 25/32 | 78% | 479 | 4 | 1 | 145.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 14 | 95 | 6.8 | 61 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 9 | 73 | 8.1 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 163 | 54.3 | 33 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 3 | 114 | 38.0 | 66 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Deuce AlexanderWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Omar Cooper JrWR | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 54 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Mario CraverWR | 6 | 121 | 20.2 | 80 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 6 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 20 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Darnell MooneyWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari RamseySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kingston LopaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen SneedMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye BuchananWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta JacksonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kelley JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey HendricksonREDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brauntae JohnsonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/2 | 6 | 26 |
| Saints | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 2/2 | 6 | 50 |