National Football League

FINAL
Denver Broncos 28
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New Orleans Saints 19
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DEN3136628
NO6301019
Caesars Superdome · 70,078 att.

Match Report

Saints coach Kellen Moore says his QB decision will be 'challenging' after 28-19 loss to the Broncos

— Saints coach Kellen Moore will have to decide soon whether rookie Tyler Shough or second-year pro Spencer Rattler should be New Orleans' starting quarterback in Week 1 of the regular season.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

DEN NO
22
1st Downs
16
16
Passing 1st downs
11
5
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
1
7-16
3rd down efficiency
5-13
3-4
4th down efficiency
0-2
75
Total Plays
58
396
Total Yards
236
5.3
Yards per Play
4.1
10
Total Drives
10
293
Passing
160
32/45
Comp/Att
22/37
6.1
Yards per pass
3.9
1
Interceptions thrown
0
3-15
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-20
103
Rushing
76
27
Rushing Attempts
17
3.8
Yards per rush
4.5
3-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
6-35
Penalties
3-40
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
36:51
Possession
23:09

Top Performers

DEN

  • Sam Ehlinger C/ATT 22/31 · YDS 198 · AVG 6.4
  • Bo Nix C/ATT 10/14 · YDS 110 · AVG 7.9
  • Courtland Sutton REC 4 · YDS 83 · AVG 20.8
  • Tyler Badie NO 2 · YDS 72 · AVG 36.0

NO

  • Tyler Shough C/ATT 12/20 · YDS 102 · AVG 5.1
  • Blake Grupe FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 56
  • Charlie Smyth FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 52
  • Spencer Rattler C/ATT 5/8 · YDS 43 · AVG 5.4

Injuries

New Orleans Saints

  • Cesar Ruiz Questionable
  • Nathan Shepherd Questionable
  • Justin Reid Questionable
  • CJ Donaldson Questionable
  • Jordyn Tyson Injured Reserve

Denver Broncos

  • RJ Harvey Injured Reserve
  • Zach Allen Questionable
  • Talanoa Hufanga Out
  • Brandon Jones Questionable
  • Jaylen Waddle Questionable

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 2:14 28-19

    Kyrese Rowan 5 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 7:09 22-19

    Charlie Smyth 52 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 13:19 22-16

    Tyler Shough 11 Yd Rush (Charlie Smyth Kick)

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 3:00 22-9

    Audric Estime 5 Yd Rush (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

    Q3
  5. Field Goal 0:13 16-9

    Wil Lutz 25 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Field Goal 1:56 13-9

    Blake Grupe 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  7. Field Goal 6:35 13-6

    Wil Lutz 29 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  8. Touchdown 13:34 10-6

    Courtland Sutton 19 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz Kick)

    Q2
  9. Field Goal 2:39 3-6

    Blake Grupe 49 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  10. Field Goal 6:18 3-3

    Wil Lutz 32 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  11. Field Goal 11:54 0-3

    Blake Grupe 56 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  1. DEN

    2 plays, -2 yards, 0:52 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. NO 0:52

    7 plays, 21 yards, 1:22 · Downs

    Q4
  3. DEN 2:14

    11 plays, 74 yards, 4:55 · Touchdown

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 2:14 28-19

    Kyrese Rowan 5 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

    Q4
  5. NO 7:09

    7 plays, 16 yards, 2:27 · Field Goal

    Q4
  6. Field Goal 7:09 22-19

    Charlie Smyth 52 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  7. DEN 9:36

    7 plays, 27 yards, 3:43 · Downs

    Q4
  8. NO 13:19

    12 plays, 77 yards, 4:41 · Touchdown

    Q4
  9. Touchdown 13:19 22-16

    Tyler Shough 11 Yd Rush (Charlie Smyth Kick)

    Q4
  10. DEN 3:00

    4 plays, 19 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown

    Q3
  11. Touchdown 3:00 22-9

    Audric Estime 5 Yd Rush (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

    Q3
  12. NO 5:11

    3 plays, 0 yards, 0:49 · Fumble

    Q3
  13. DEN 6:00

    14 plays, 60 yards, 7:20 · Interception

    Q3
  14. NO 13:20

    5 plays, 24 yards, 1:40 · Punt

    Q3
  15. NO

    1 play, 2 yards, 0:13 · End of Half

    Q2
  16. DEN 0:13

    12 plays, 63 yards, 1:43 · Field Goal

    Q2
  17. Field Goal 0:13 16-9

    Wil Lutz 25 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  18. NO 1:56

    10 plays, 40 yards, 4:39 · Field Goal

    Q2
  19. Field Goal 1:56 13-9

    Blake Grupe 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  20. DEN 6:35

    8 plays, 26 yards, 4:58 · Field Goal

    Q2
  21. Field Goal 6:35 13-6

    Wil Lutz 29 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  22. NO 11:33

    4 plays, 9 yards, 2:01 · Downs

    Q2
  23. DEN 13:34

    6 plays, 77 yards, 4:05 · Touchdown

    Q2
  24. Touchdown 13:34 10-6

    Courtland Sutton 19 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz Kick)

    Q2
  25. NO 2:39

    7 plays, 31 yards, 3:39 · Field Goal

    Q1
  26. Field Goal 2:39 3-6

    Blake Grupe 49 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  27. DEN 6:18

    11 plays, 39 yards, 5:36 · Field Goal

    Q1
  28. Field Goal 6:18 3-3

    Wil Lutz 32 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  29. NO 11:54

    6 plays, 13 yards, 1:38 · Field Goal

    Q1
  30. Field Goal 11:54 0-3

    Blake Grupe 56 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  31. DEN 13:32

    3 plays, -2 yards, 1:28 · Punt

    Q1

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