Dalton thrives, Stafford leaves as Saints top Rams 27-20
— Andy Dalton could sense the Rams' Aaron Donald closing quickly from the left edge on a third-and-9 play late in the third quarter of a three-point game.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Rams
20
New Orleans Saints
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAR | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
| NO | 3 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
Caesars Superdome · 70,025 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Washington Commanders | W 20-13 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 24-9 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 35-21 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Arizona Cardinals | L 16-18 | NFL |
| 10/12/26 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 34-37 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:06 20-27
Matt Gay 58 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:06 17-27
Wil Lutz 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:48 17-24
Matt Gay 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:47 14-24
Chris Olave 53 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 10:23 14-17
Jarvis Landry 7 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 0:19 14-10
Allen Robinson II 6 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 12:11 7-10
Juwan Johnson 8 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 4:00 7-3
Tutu Atwell 62 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Gay Kick)
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Field Goal 4:14 0-3
Wil Lutz 46 Yd Field Goal
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NO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:06 · End of Game
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LAR 0:06
6 plays, 34 yards, 1:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:06 20-27
Matt Gay 58 Yd Field Goal
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NO 1:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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LAR 1:48
3 plays, -16 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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NO 3:36
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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LAR 6:16
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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NO 9:06
9 plays, 69 yards, 5:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:06 17-27
Wil Lutz 25 Yd Field Goal
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LAR 14:48
12 plays, 60 yards, 5:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:48 17-24
Matt Gay 33 Yd Field Goal
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NO 5:47
5 plays, 68 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:47 14-24
Chris Olave 53 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz Kick)
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LAR 8:40
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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NO 10:23
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:23 14-17
Jarvis Landry 7 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:19 · End of Half
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LAR 0:19
11 plays, 87 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 14-10
Allen Robinson II 6 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Gay Kick)
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NO 3:13
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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LAR 5:23
11 plays, 40 yards, 6:48 · Downs
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NO 12:11
7 plays, 49 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:11 7-10
Juwan Johnson 8 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz Kick)
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LAR 0:11
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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NO 1:09
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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LAR 4:00
1 play, 62 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:00 7-3
Tutu Atwell 62 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Gay Kick)
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NO 4:14
9 plays, 31 yards, 4:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:14 0-3
Wil Lutz 46 Yd Field Goal
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LAR 8:50
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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NO 11:01
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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LAR 12:49
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:11 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
LAR
NO
17
1st Downs
19
10
Passing 1st downs
14
7
Rushing 1st downs
4
0
1st downs from penalties
1
5-14
3rd down efficiency
4-11
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
62
Total Plays
56
336
Total Yards
323
5.4
Yards per Play
5.8
11
Total Drives
12
188
Passing
235
16/28
Comp/Att
22/28
5.9
Yards per pass
7.3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
4-35
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-39
148
Rushing
88
30
Rushing Attempts
24
4.9
Yards per rush
3.7
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
6-55
Penalties
2-15
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:53
Possession
31:07
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- Erik McCoy Questionable
- Zach Wilson Out
- Mason Murphy Out
- Mike Reid Out
- John Ridgeway III Out
Los Angeles Rams
- Puka Nacua Questionable
- Terrance Ferguson Injured Reserve
- Steve Avila Questionable
- Joe Cardona Out
- Ty Simpson Out
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