Arizona
Cardinals
5-9
24
FINAL
38
New Orleans
Saints
11-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the New Orleans Saints triumphed over the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 38-24. With playoff implications on the line, the Saints showcased their playoff readiness, securing a vital victory as the regular season winds down.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 331 yards and two touchdowns, while Travis Etienne Jr. contributed significantly on the ground with 66 rushing yards. Jordyn Tyson was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 119 yards, providing Shough with a reliable target throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, with Cameron Jordan dominating the pass rush, tallying 3.5 sacks that disrupted Arizona's offensive rhythm. The turning point came when Jordan's pressure led to a key turnover, allowing New Orleans to extend their lead just before halftime. Despite Budda Baker's two interceptions for Arizona, the Saints' defensive prowess ultimately sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 43 | 32 | 331 | 2 | 3 | 82.6 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 29 | 21 | 247 | 1 | 0 | 109.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 17 | 66 | 3.9 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 17 | 56 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 11 | 119 | 10.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 8 | 75 | 9.4 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 6 | 3.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 37 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 |

