New Orleans
Saints
9-1
52
FINAL
21
Tennessee
Titans
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 12 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Tennessee Titans with a commanding final score of 52-21. This victory solidifies the Saints' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive prowess against a struggling Titans squad.
Quarterback Drake Maye delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 373 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Saints' high-octane offense. Receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was a standout target, racking up 122 receiving yards that kept the Titans' defense on its heels. The Saints' running game also contributed, complementing the aerial assault and ensuring a balanced attack.
Defensively, the Titans struggled to contain the explosive Saints offense, despite some bright spots. Kayvon Thibodeaux registered two sacks, applying pressure on Maye, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide. The game's turning point came early in the third quarter when a crucial interception by the Saints shifted momentum, allowing them to pull away and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 373 | 4 | 1 | 140.4 |
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 18 | 7 | 39% | 181 | 2 | 2 | 73.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 5 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 12 | 43 | 3.6 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | -6 | -2.0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 6 | 122 | 20.3 | 61 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 10 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 28 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 18 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | — | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bray Hubard | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| King Mack | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 52 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

