New Orleans Saints @ Kansas City Chiefs
2-4, 1-2 Away
21
2-4, 1-2 Away
4-2, 3-0 Home
27
4-2, 3-0 Home
Game Leaders
367
D. BreesQB
37/48, 3 TD, 1 INT
367
214
A. SmithQB
17/24, 2 TD
214
62
M. Ingram IIRB
16 CAR
62
77
S. WareRB
17 CAR
77
130
M. ThomasWR
10 REC
130
54
S. WareRB
2 REC, 1 TD
54
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1
D. SorensenS
1
8
N. StuparLB
7 SOLO
8
9
S. NelsonCB
8 SOLO
9
Team Stats
463
Total Yards
326
2
Turnovers
0
27
1st Downs
20
10-75
Penalties
4-30
9/14
3rd Down
3/9
0/0
4th Down
0/0
3/4
Red Zone
0/0
32:38
Possession
27:22
Game Information
Kansas City, MO
Referee:Clete Blakeman
Field Judge:Adrian Hill
Side Judge:Joe Larrew
Line Judge:Tony Veteri
Back Judge:Steve Patrick
Down Judge:Hugo Cruz
Umpire:Ramon George
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 27 | 20 |
| Passing 1st downs | 20 | 11 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 6 | 7 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-14 | 3-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 71 | 52 |
| Total Yards | 463 | 326 |
| Total Drives | 10 | 9 |
| Yards per Play | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Passing | 359 | 214 |
| Comp/Att | 37/48 | 17/24 |
| Yards per pass | 7.3 | 8.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 1-8 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | 104 | 112 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 28 |
| Yards per rush | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Penalties | 10-75 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 32:38 | 27:22 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
American Football Conference
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 401 | 311 |
| Los Angeles | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | 368 | 340 |
| Kansas City | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 362 | 328 |
| Las Vegas | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 241 | 432 |
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