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Passing Leaders

Player	Comp/Att	Yards	TDs	INTs
C.Weigman	596/956	9008	70	75
D.Carr	371/549	5289	43	22

Receiving Leaders

Player	Recs	Yards	TDs
J.Johnson	16	267	0
C.Olave	4	175	2
O.Gordon II	8	108	1
R.Shaheed	4	48	0
M.Taylor	2	40	0

Rushing Leaders

Player	Ats	Yards	TDs
O.Gordon II	55	214	3
K.Miller	25	203	3
J.Lucas	11	41	0
D.Green	1	0	0
R.Shaheed	0	0	0

Defensive Leaders

Player	Tackles	INTs	FFs
K.McKinstry	13	1	1
Q.Williams	12	3	0
M.Lattimore	7	1	0
T.Moehrig	7	2	0
P.Adebo	5	1	0

NFC South

Team	Overall	Div
Saints	--	--
Buccaneers	--	--
Falcons	--	--
Panthers	--	--

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Saints Beat The Sleeves OFF DEM PEOPLE!

Transcript: Saints Head Coach Press Conference

Dats Broke! – Preseason Week 1 Injury Report

Saints Preseason Week 1 Standouts: Ollie Gordon II and Tobi Osunsanmi Make an Impact

Transcript: Saints Head Coach Press Conference

Michael Richard – A Homegrown Talent with Deep Louisiana Roots

New Orleans Saints Rookie Class Breakdown: Building the Future in the Bayou

New Orleans Saints: A Historic Season of Record-Breaking Performances

Transcript: Saints Head Coach Press Conference

Division Ghosts from the 504: A Sneaky Contender Emerges

Saints vs Rival Panthers

Falcons vs Saints

Saints vs Chiefs

NOLA vs Bucs

Saints Dominate Early, Hold Off Buccaneers' Late Push in 49-47 Victory

The New Orleans Saints opened their regular season with a dominant performance against division rival Tampa Bay, building a massive lead before easing up late. Despite a furious Buccaneers comeback attempt, the Saints secured a 49-47 victory in a game that was never truly in doubt until the closing minutes.

Offensive Firepower & Ground Control

Weigman Efficient Despite Turnovers

Rookie quarterback Conner Weigman put up solid numbers in his regular-season debut, completing 9-of-16 passes for 214 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, earning a 101.0 passer rating. His big-play ability helped the Saints explode out to a commanding lead, though a few turnovers gave Tampa Bay life late in the game.

Ollie Gordon II Takes Over

Running back Ollie Gordon II carried the load for the Saints, pounding Tampa Bay’s defense with 27 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown. He also contributed as a receiver, hauling in 3 catches for 73 yards and a score. His ability to control the game on the ground was key in New Orleans' early dominance. Backup Kendre Miller provided an explosive change of pace, ripping off a 49-yard run on just three carries.

Explosive Plays Highlight the Passing Game

New Orleans' passing game capitalized on key opportunities:

Chris Olave hauled in 2 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown, including a 57-yard bomb.
Juwan Johnson was a reliable target, finishing with 4 catches for 63 yards.
Gordon II also had a 57-yard receiving TD, proving his versatility as a dual-threat weapon.

The Saints' offense was dominant for most of the game, but their decision to ease off in the second half allowed Tampa Bay to creep back into contention.

Rourke’s Stats Pad a Game That Was Never in Reach

Tampa Bay quarterback Kurtis Rourke put up eye-popping numbers, throwing for 640 yards and 6 touchdowns on 35-of-54 passing. However, his 5 interceptions were the true story, keeping the Buccaneers from ever threatening until garbage time. The Bucs' receiving corps stuffed the stat sheet:

Rachaad White led with 10 catches for 107 yards and 3 TDs.
Tyrone Felton racked up 150 yards and a score.
Jameer Royals (114 yards), Damian Culp (101 yards), and Dorian Williams (136 yards) all topped the 100-yard mark.

While these numbers look impressive, much of the production came late, after the Saints had already taken their foot off the gas.

Defense Set the Tone Early, Sealed the Game Late

The Saints’ defense made statement plays early and ensured victory despite the late surge from Tampa Bay. Linebacker Pete Werner had a standout game with 4 tackles, 2 interceptions, and a pick-six, providing a critical defensive touchdown. Quinnen Williams and Kool-Aid McKinstry each added an interception, with Williams also returning his for a touchdown. Despite allowing 640 passing yards, New Orleans’ defense dictated the game for three quarters, forcing turnovers that allowed the Saints to build a comfortable lead.

Final Thoughts: Saints Controlled the Game, Score Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

The Saints were clearly the superior team, jumping out to a massive lead before taking their foot off the pedal. While the Buccaneers’ late-game stats made the scoreboard look close, the reality is that New Orleans controlled this matchup from start to finish. Tampa Bay’s pass-happy offense racked up numbers in desperation mode, but the Saints' early dominance ensured they never truly threatened. The Saints will look to carry their first-half dominance into a full four-quarter performance as they prepare for Week 2.

Key Stats Recap

New Orleans Saints:
- Conner Weigman: 214 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
- Ollie Gordon II: 117 rush yards, 73 receiving yards, 2 total TDs
- Chris Olave: 78 yards, 1 TD
- Pete Werner: 2 INTs, 1 TD
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
- Kurtis Rourke: 640 yards, 6 TDs, 5 INTs
- Rachaad White: 107 yards, 3 TDs
- Tyrone Felton: 150 yards, 1 TD

New Orleans proved they can dominate when locked in—next week, the focus will be on keeping the intensity up for all four quarters.

Quartebacks

Name	Age	Hgt	Pos	OVR	SPD	ACC	AGI	COD	THP	SAC	MAC	DAC	TUP	TOR	PAC	BKS
Conner Weigman	22	6'3"	QB	87	81	83	84	80	95	86	93	87	93	85	95	73
Spencer Rattler	26	6'1"	QB	72	76	85	77	78	90	84	81	75	82	89	71	82

Backs

Name	Age	Hgt	Pos	OVR	SPD	ACC	AGI	COD	STR	AWR	JKM	SPM	SFA	TRK	BCV	CTH	SRR	RBK	IBK	LBK
Ollie Gordon II	23	6'2"	HB	83	85	95	81	88	79	81	89	91	84	87	92	75	70	48	64	48
Kendre Miller	25	6'0"	HB	82	90	91	85	86	75	80	91	84	76	83	91	64	53	36	35	30
Jaylin Lucas	24	5'9"	HB	73	94	92	90	92	61	67	79	95	53	74	75	70	68	37	41	12
Ismail Mahdi	24	5'9"	HB	71	91	84	83	84	68	70	76	90	64	67	84	67	61	19	30	13

Receivers

Name	Age	Hgt	Pos	OVR	SPD	ACC	AGI	COD	STR	AWR	JMP	JKM	SPM	SFA	TRK	BCV	CTH	CIT	SPC	SRR	MRR	DRR	RLS	RBK	IBK	LBK
Chris Olave	27	6'0"	WR	89	93	95	91	93	59	88	82	82	73	42	32	81	93	88	90	84	91	91	86	40	39	21
Tez Johnson	24	5'10"	WR	85	93	97	88	96	43	63	93	90	88	31	28	86	90	85	86	92	87	92	76	29	24	21
Rashid Shaheed	29	6'0"	WR	79	95	93	89	89	60	81	86	84	74	35	38	85	82	82	81	76	82	84	64	39	31	16
J.Michael Sturdivant	24	6'3"	WR	74	91	93	86	89	78	60	90	79	69	59	62	75	78	80	86	75	82	79	84	52	40	40
Traylon Ray	22	6'3"	WR	73	91	92	92	90	65	66	93	86	78	69	54	74	76	62	90	75	70	82	71	58	51	48
Bub Means	27	6'2"	WR	72	91	92	81	80	67	68	90	82	70	58	54	81	83	81	82	81	73	77	70	47	47	32
Mason Tipton	26	5'10"	WR	69	94	92	82	86	59	62	88	77	66	56	47	79	83	80	80	67	70	72	69	46	48	30
Juwan Johnson	30	6'4"	TE	80	88	88	84	78	69	79	85	76	70	60	53	81	86	85	87	77	70	62	70	64	54	31
Mason Taylor	23	6'5"	TE	75	81	85	76	76	81	59	86	65	57	74	69	66	84	84	78	79	71	59	76	69	69	60
Jaden Reddell	20	6'4"	TE	75	79	74	74	67	69	64	87	57	64	59	70	68	86	81	52	82	74	63	61	67	69	59
Donovan Green	23	6'4"	TE	69	82	84	82	76	86	53	87	72	65	74	70	78	81	79	52	82	79	63	67	48	75	78

Offensive Line

Name	Age	Hgt	Pos	OVR	ACC	AGI	COD	STR	AWR	PBK	RBK	IBK	LBK
Taliese Fuaga	25	6'6"	LT	85	73	63	50	93	80	88	85	92	88
Monroe Freeling	23	6'7"	LT	76	77	69	67	95	63	71	82	79	72
Trevor Penning	28	6'7"	LG	79	83	74	60	88	68	75	82	91	82
Josh Street	23	6'6"	LG	72	71	67	63	90	73	73	76	85	71
Erik McCoy	30	6'4"	C	88	78	62	59	87	92	86	90	88	89
Emil Ekiyor Jr	27	6'2"	C	63	66	48	45	81	70	66	71	84	72
Cesar Ruiz	28	6'4"	RG	81	74	55	56	87	86	86	81	91	87
Ar'maj Reed-Adams	24	6'5"	RG	70	82	75	53	85	71	71	73	75	81
Ajani Cornelius	25	6'5"	RT	75	76	68	50	85	72	81	80	78	78
Dylan McMahon	26	6'4"	RT	66	75	75	66	80	74	72	74	79	80

Defensive Line

Name	Age	Hgt	Pos	OVR	SPD	ACC	AGI	COD	STR	AWR	BSH	FMV	PMV	TCK	PWR	PUR	PRC
Will McDonald IV	28	6'3"	LE	80	82	87	88	80	69	75	85	88	75	81	87	83	73
Colin Simmons	20	6'3"	LE	70	74	79	71	72	82	62	83	61	66	79	78	73	75
Bryan Bresee	25	6'5"	DT	87	78	85	70	68	89	81	87	89	81	94	85	89	85
Philip Blidi	23	6'3"	DT	80	65	82	63	67	93	77	82	89	85	84	77	84	71
Jason Moore	23	6'6"	DT	75	66	80	78	71	90	63	85	73	79	81	80	75	65
Khristian Boyd	27	6'2"	DT	72	63	69	55	50	88	72	79	75	71	83	81	81	69
Carl Granderson	30	6'5"	RE	78	82	85	75	67	75	83	80	76	72	88	72	83	86
Tobi Osunsanmi	21	6'3"	RE	72	84	89	87	80	81	67	76	69	69	81	72	74	72

Linebackers

Name	Age	Hgt	Pos	OVR	SPD	ACC	AGI	COD	STR	JMP	AWR	BSH	FMV	PMV	TCK	PWR	PUR	PRC	ZCV	MCV
Pete Werner	29	6'3"	LOLB	79	85	89	82	73	72	89	79	76	54	61	90	82	85	81	64	69
Jaylan Ford	25	6'3"	LOLB	73	82	84	81	75	73	81	72	81	60	64	83	85	81	71	57	54
Kobe King	24	6'1"	MLB	79	84	81	81	79	82	87	78	85	61	50	83	73	91	70	75	69
Quincy Williams	31	5'11"	MLB	78	88	89	77	71	65	89	80	68	58	49	81	89	87	83	79	71
Bam Martin-Scott	23	6'2"	ROLB	78	87	87	89	84	82	89	74	74	70	68	81	75	88	66	80	73
Cameron Whitfield	22	6'3"	ROLB	72	84	82	86	81	78	78	67	75	77	55	76	65	82	74	55	60

Defensive Backs

Name	Age	Hgt	Pos	OVR	SPD	ACC	AGI	COD	STR	JMP	AWR	ZCV	MCV	BSH	TCK	PWR	PUR	PRC
Paulson Adebo	28	6'1"	CB	90	91	91	92	87	64	87	88	94	81	50	84	61	73	91
Marshon Lattimore	31	6'0"	CB	86	90	92	90	89	72	90	85	88	86	52	73	69	72	87
Kool-Aid McKinstry	24	6'0"	CB	78	90	92	91	87	53	83	75	80	82	50	66	59	75	69
Jay'vion Cole	23	5'10"	CB	76	94	90	88	91	60	94	65	78	78	53	72	66	75	70
DJ McKinney	22	6'2"	CB	71	88	85	81	84	62	79	71	71	78	49	61	65	72	79
Tre'von Moehrig	28	6'2"	FS	87	90	90	82	81	61	80	87	90	80	57	79	89	88	88
Victor Payne	23	6'3"	FS	71	87	89	83	83	71	92	65	71	67	73	78	75	82	63
Justin Reid	30	6'1"	SS	84	89	90	90	84	66	86	87	79	75	60	74	85	89	86
Phillip Dunnam	24	6'1"	SS	74	90	92	86	86	67	92	66	78	76	73	67	83	86	62
Michael Richard	21	5'11"	SS	69	90	86	86	84	67	90	66	68	67	49	72	92	71	61

Kicking

Name	Age	Hgt	Pos	OVR	SPD	ACC	AGI	COD	STR	AWR	KPW	KAC
Blake Grupe	28	5'7"	K	79	76	75	64	52	28	70	93	84
Daniel Whelan	28	6'5"	P	73	78	79	57	50	57	61	91	80

Regular Season

Week 1

Offense	Stat	Defense
1157 (17)	Total Yards	1518 (31)
703 (21)	Pass Yards	1182 (31)
454 (4)	Rush Yards	336 (22)

Player	Comp/Att	%	Yards	TDs	INTs	Long	Rating
C.Weigman	596/956	62.3	9008	70	75	77	84.9
D.Carr	371/549	67.6	5289	43	22	77	107.8
Totals	990/1545	64.1	14607	115	102	77	92.4

Player	FGs	Long	XPs	KOs	TBs
B.Grupe	6/7	36	12/12	0	0
Totals	6/7	36	12/12	0	0

Player	Punts	Yards	Long	In 20	TBs	Avg	Net Avg
D.Whelan	9	377	51	2	1	41.9	36.4
Totals	9	377	51	2	1	41.9	36.4

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