Monday night in Seattle delivered exactly what it promised: pace, pressure, and very little margin for error. When it ended, the Saints walked off with a 46–43 road win, surviving a late push from the Seahawks in a game that tested both depth and composure.
It was not a perfect performance. It was, however, a decisive one.
Offense Sets the Tempo
From the opening series, New Orleans made it clear they intended to control the game on their terms. The Saints finished with 599 total yards, combining efficiency through the air with consistent damage on the ground.
Quarterback T. Shough was sharp throughout the night:
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20 completions on 26 attempts
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348 passing yards
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4 passing touchdowns
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141.8 passer rating
Shough distributed the ball confidently and avoided extended dry spells, keeping Seattle from ever fully resetting defensively.
D. Reid Continues to Separate Himself
If there was one constant that defined the game, it was D. Reid. Seattle struggled to contain him from the first quarter through the final drive.
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20 carries
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191 rushing yards
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71-yard long
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1 rushing touchdown
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7 broken tackles
Reid’s vision and balance repeatedly flipped field position, forcing Seattle to defend short fields late in the game. Even when the Seahawks narrowed the score, Reid’s presence prevented momentum from fully swinging.
Explosive Contributions in the Passing Game
The Saints’ receiving production came from multiple sources, keeping Seattle’s coverage stretched all night.
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Ja’Kobi Lane: 6 catches, 142 yards, 2 TDs
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Alvin Kamara: 3 catches, 90 yards, 2 TDs
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E. Stowers: Reliable underneath and across the middle
Lane’s ability to win vertically created spacing for everyone else, while Kamara’s versatility once again punished mismatches in coverage.
Defensive Plays at the Right Time
Seattle moved the ball effectively, finishing with 488 total yards, but the Saints’ defense produced timely disruption when it mattered most.
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4 takeaways
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3 interceptions
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Multiple short fields generated off turnovers
Safety Jonas Sanker delivered one of his most impactful performances of the season:
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2 interceptions
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Defensive touchdown
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Constant presence around the ball
Those plays proved decisive in a game where every possession mattered.
Closing It Out
Seattle made multiple late pushes, but New Orleans consistently responded—either with points or with field position. Even when the margin tightened, the Saints avoided the critical mistake that would have flipped the outcome.
It wasn’t clean. It wasn’t conservative. It was controlled aggression.
Final Takeaway
This was a game that demanded balance, adaptability, and confidence under pressure. The Saints showed all three.
Winning on the road, on Monday night, in a high-variance environment is rarely comfortable. New Orleans did not dominate every phase—but they dominated the moments that decide games.
That was enough.
Saints 46. Seahawks 43.
A win built on execution, resilience, and just enough separation when it counted.
