Derek Carr rebounds from a tough week as the Saints beat the Colts 38-27
— Derek Carr spent the past week answering questions about his sideline demeanor.
National Football League
FINAL
New Orleans Saints
38
Indianapolis Colts
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 38 |
| IND | 7 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 27 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 65,427 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New York Giants | W 34-27 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | L 13-23 | NFL |
| 10/5/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | L 24-45 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | L 27-35 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:24 38-27
Blake Grupe 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:19 35-27
Drew Ogletree 33 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 10:49 35-20
Taysom Hill 1 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 0:07 28-20
Alvin Kamara 16 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Field Goal 0:21 21-20
Matt Gay 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:42 21-17
Rashid Shaheed 58 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 7:28 14-17
Taysom Hill 20 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 11:39 7-17
Zack Moss 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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Field Goal 14:49 7-10
Matt Gay 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:44 7-7
Alvin Kamara 18 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 6:56 0-7
Michael Pittman Jr. 10 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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IND
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:24 · End of Game
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NO 0:24
9 plays, 58 yards, 3:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:24 38-27
Blake Grupe 27 Yd Field Goal
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IND 3:48
6 plays, 11 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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NO 5:22
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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IND 8:19
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:19 35-27
Drew Ogletree 33 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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NO 10:49
8 plays, 76 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:49 35-20
Taysom Hill 1 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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IND 14:42
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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NO 0:07
7 plays, 71 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:07 28-20
Alvin Kamara 16 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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IND 3:44
7 plays, 64 yards, 3:40 · Interception
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NO 7:24
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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IND 9:25
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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NO 11:47
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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NO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:21 · End of Half
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IND 0:21
13 plays, 51 yards, 5:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:21 21-20
Matt Gay 42 Yd Field Goal
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NO 5:42
2 plays, 63 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:42 21-17
Rashid Shaheed 58 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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IND 6:24
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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NO 7:28
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:28 14-17
Taysom Hill 20 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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IND 11:39
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:39 7-17
Zack Moss 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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NO 14:15
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:34 · Fumble
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IND 14:49
9 plays, 73 yards, 3:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:49 7-10
Matt Gay 20 Yd Field Goal
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NO 3:44
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:44 7-7
Alvin Kamara 18 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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IND 6:56
7 plays, 81 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:56 0-7
Michael Pittman Jr. 10 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Matt Gay Kick)
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NO 11:15
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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IND 13:19
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:41 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
NO
IND
24
1st Downs
19
12
Passing 1st downs
10
10
Rushing 1st downs
6
2
1st downs from penalties
3
6-12
3rd down efficiency
7-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
66
Total Plays
67
511
Total Yards
371
7.7
Yards per Play
5.5
12
Total Drives
12
350
Passing
207
20/29
Comp/Att
23/41
11.7
Yards per pass
4.8
0
Interceptions thrown
1
1-4
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-6
161
Rushing
164
36
Rushing Attempts
24
4.5
Yards per rush
6.8
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
8-73
Penalties
6-30
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:09
Possession
29:51
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Justin Walley Out
- A.J. Haulcy Questionable
- Jalen Travis Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Out
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
New Orleans Saints
- Kelvin Banks Jr. Injured Reserve
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
- CJ Donaldson Out
- Jordyn Tyson Injured Reserve
- Asim Richards Questionable
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