New York
Jets
0-1
35
FINAL
41
New Orleans
Saints
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the New Orleans Saints outlasted the New York Jets with a final score of 41-35, improving their record to 2-0 while handing the Jets their first loss of the season. Both teams came into the game looking to establish early momentum in the 2027 campaign, but it was the Saints who ultimately came out on top in a high-scoring affair.
Cade Klubnik led the Jets' offensive charge, throwing for 311 yards and two touchdowns while also showcasing a strong performance on the ground. Breece Hall was a standout in the rushing game, racking up 131 yards, while Garrett Wilson was Klubnik's favorite target, finishing with 124 receiving yards. Despite the impressive offensive numbers, it wasn't enough to secure a victory for New York.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Lorenzo Styles Jr. led the team with four tackles, while Chase Young contributed with a timely sack. However, it was Danny Stutsman's two interceptions that proved pivotal, as they not only halted Jets' drives but also set up key scoring opportunities for New Orleans. These defensive efforts were instrumental in sealing the win for the Saints.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 33 | 18 | 311 | 2 | 3 | 69.1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 11 | 149 | 1 | 1 | 87.6 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 12 | 131 | 10.9 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 22 | 129 | 5.9 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Trey Lance | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 124 | 20.7 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raheem Slaton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Ramirez | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 48 |
| Michael Peck | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 |

