New Orleans Saints @ Houston Texans
Game Leaders
Team Stats
268
Total Yards
362
1
Turnovers
1
14
1st Downs
23
10-82
Penalties
6-40
3/12
3rd Down
6/13
0/1
4th Down
0/0
0/3
Red Zone
3/4
23:37
Possession
36:23
Game Information
Houston, TX

Side Judge:Allen Baynes
Back Judge:Keith Ferguson
Referee:John Hussey
Down Judge:Wayne Mackie
Umpire:Bruce Stritesky
Line Judge:Ron Marinucci
Field Judge:Jimmy Buchanan

1st Quarter
Touchdown
6:57 - 1st
0
NO
7
HOU
Ryan Griffin 10 Yd pass from Brian Hoyer (Nick Novak Kick)
11 plays, 70 yards, 6:06
Touchdown
1:29 - 1st
0
NO
14
HOU
Cecil Shorts III 3 Yd pass from Brian Hoyer (Nick Novak Kick)
7 plays, 50 yards, 3:29
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
6:31 - 2nd
3
NO
14
HOU
Kai Forbath 30 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 36 yards, 2:21
Field Goal
1:12 - 2nd
6
NO
14
HOU
Kai Forbath 57 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 41 yards, 1:19
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
11:28 - 3rd
6
NO
21
HOU
Alfred Blue 8 Yd Run (Nick Novak Kick)
6 plays, 80 yards, 3:32
Field Goal
6:05 - 3rd
6
NO
24
HOU
Nick Novak 34 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 54 yards, 3:23
Data is currently unavailable.
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 South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | 474 | 336 |
| Houston | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 404 | 295 |
| Indianapolis | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 466 | 412 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 284 | 478 |
NFL News

Falcons' James Pearce Jr. arrested in Florida on battery charges
Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr., who finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, was arrested after police said he fled a domestic dispute and crashed his vehicle during a police chase.
1h

Seahawks elevate Cam Akers, Velus Jones Jr. ahead of SB LX
The Seahawks elevated running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. from their practice squad Saturday to be available for Super Bowl LX.
6h

Cowboys expected to place franchise tag on George Pickens, sources say
The Cowboys are expected to place their franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens, sources told ESPN.
5h
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