Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints: Game Summary & Player Stats
The Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints clashed in an NFC showdown that showcased defensive intensity, explosive plays, and late-game drama. The Eagles ultimately pulled off a 15–12 victory at the Caesars Superdome, powered by Saquon Barkley’s big-play ability and a stellar outing from Dallas Goedert.
While the scoreboard remained tight, Philadelphia’s resilience in the fourth quarter made the difference. Here’s a detailed look at the game, complete with player stats and major moments.
Score by Quarter
|
Quarter |
Eagles |
Saints |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
0 |
3 |
|
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
15 |
9 |
|
Final |
15 |
12 |
Game Recap
The first half belonged to the defenses. The Saints struck first with a field goal from Blake Grupe, while the Eagles wasted two scoring chances — one on a Tyrann Mathieu end-zone interception, and another on a Hurts fumble. At halftime, New Orleans led 3–0.
The third quarter was more of the same, with both teams trading punts and neither side finding rhythm. But the game flipped in the fourth quarter.
- Saquon Barkley broke free for a 65-yard touchdown run, putting Philly ahead for the first time.
- Minutes later, Dallas Goedert hauled in a 61-yard reception, setting up Barkley’s second touchdown of the night.
- The Saints fought back with a Chris Olave touchdown grab, but Philadelphia’s defense answered with Reed Blankenship’s interception in the closing minutes to secure the win.
Player Stats
Philadelphia Eagles
Passing
|
Player |
Comp/Att |
Yards |
TD |
INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jalen Hurts |
29/38 |
311 |
0 |
1 |
Rushing
|
Player |
Carries |
Yards |
Long |
TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saquon Barkley |
17 |
147 |
65 |
2 |
|
Jalen Hurts |
8 |
25 |
21 |
0 |
Receiving
|
Player |
Receptions |
Yards |
Long |
TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dallas Goedert |
10 |
170 |
61 |
0 |
|
DeVonta Smith |
7 |
79 |
21 |
0 |
|
A.J. Brown |
5 |
42 |
17 |
0 |
New Orleans Saints
Passing
|
Player |
Comp/Att |
Yards |
TD |
INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Derek Carr |
14/25 |
142 |
1 |
1 |
Rushing
|
Player |
Carries |
Yards |
Long |
TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alvin Kamara |
26 |
87 |
16 |
0 |
|
Derek Carr |
2 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
Receiving
|
Player |
Receptions |
Yards |
Long |
TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chris Olave |
6 |
86 |
29 |
1 |
|
Alvin Kamara |
3 |
40 |
27 |
0 |
|
Rashid Shaheed |
2 |
18 |
11 |
0 |
Top Performers
|
Rank |
Player |
Team |
Key Stats |
Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Saquon Barkley (RB) |
PHI |
147 yds, 2 TDs |
Explosive finisher |
|
2 |
Dallas Goedert (TE) |
PHI |
170 yds, long of 61 |
Reliable chain-mover |
|
3 |
Chris Olave (WR) |
NO |
86 yds, 1 TD |
Saints’ offensive spark |
|
4 |
Reed Blankenship (S) |
PHI |
1 INT late |
Game-sealing play |
|
5 |
Zack Baun (LB) |
PHI |
13 tackles |
Defensive leader |
Team Comparison
|
Stat |
Eagles |
Saints |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Yards |
460 |
219 |
|
Passing Yards |
288 |
130 |
|
Rushing Yards |
172 |
89 |
|
Turnovers |
2 |
1 |
|
Time of Possession |
32:15 |
27:45 |
|
3rd Down Conversions |
6/14 |
6/13 |
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Key Moments
- Mathieu’s end-zone interception kept the Saints ahead early.
- Barkley’s 65-yard TD run shifted momentum dramatically.
- Goedert’s 61-yard reception set up the go-ahead score.
- Olave’s touchdown catch gave the Saints late life.
- Blankenship’s clutch interception sealed the win.
FAQs
Q1: What was the final score?
A: Eagles 15, Saints 12.
Q2: Who was the game MVP?
A: Saquon Barkley with 147 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Q3: How did Jalen Hurts perform?
A: 311 passing yards but 1 interception and no passing TDs.
Q4: What was Dallas Goedert’s contribution?
A: He led all receivers with 10 catches for 170 yards.
Q5: Who scored the Saints’ touchdown?
A: Chris Olave on a 12-yard reception.
Final Thoughts
The Eagles overcame early mistakes with a dominant fourth quarter powered by Barkley and Goedert. The duo combined for nearly 320 total yards, proving to be the difference. Defensively, Philadelphia tightened up in the red zone and created the turnover that mattered most.
For the Saints, Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave kept them in striking distance, but the lack of sustained drives eventually cost them.
Takeaway: Philadelphia improves to 2–1 and shows championship poise, while New Orleans falls to 2–1 but remains firmly in the NFC South hunt.
