New Orleans
Saints
6-5
24
FINAL
7
Tennessee
Titans
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints topped the Tennessee Titans 24-7 in a decisive Week 13 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. With both teams vying for improved standings, the Saints delivered a commanding performance on the road, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Tyler Shough led the way for New Orleans, throwing for 198 yards and a touchdown, while Travis Etienne Jr. carried the load on the ground with 94 rushing yards. Chris Olave was the standout receiver, racking up 96 yards and providing a reliable target throughout the game. The Saints' offensive unit operated efficiently, maintaining control of the clock and converting key third downs.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, with Chase Young leading the charge with eight total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Saints' defense forced a critical turnover, stifling the Titans' momentum and allowing New Orleans to extend their lead. Despite a strong effort from Titans defensive end Jeffery Simmons, who notched a sack, the Saints' balanced attack proved too much for Tennessee to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 198 | 1 | 1 | 76.5 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 33 | 16 | 48% | 140 | 0 | 1 | 47.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 17 | 94 | 5.5 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 18 | 92 | 5.1 | 36 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 20 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Audric Estime | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| King Mack | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Bowen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasheem Biles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Woodring | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |

