New Orleans Saints @ Cincinnati Bengals
8-1, 5-0 Away
51
8-1, 5-0 Away
5-4, 3-2 Home
14
5-4, 3-2 Home
Game Leaders
265
D. BreesQB
22/25, 3 TD
265
153
A. DaltonQB
12/20, 1 TD, 2 INT
153
104
M. Ingram IIRB
13 CAR
104
61
J. MixonRB
11 CAR
61
70
M. ThomasWR
8 REC, 2 TD
70
65
T. BoydWR
3 REC
65
1
C. JordanDE
1
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5
D. DavisLB
3 SOLO
5
11
J. Bates IIIS
4 SOLO
11
Team Stats
509
Total Yards
284
0
Turnovers
2
33
1st Downs
13
1-5
Penalties
4-26
7/12
3rd Down
0/6
1/1
4th Down
1/2
5/6
Red Zone
1/1
39:46
Possession
20:14
Game Information
Cincinnati, OH
Line Judge:Tim Podraza
Referee:Tony Corrente
Field Judge:Steve Zimmer
Back Judge:Todd Prukop
Down Judge:Patrick Turner
Side Judge:Ryan Dickson
Umpire:Alan Eck
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 33 | 13 |
| Passing 1st downs | 13 | 9 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 18 | 4 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-12 | 0-6 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Plays | 74 | 43 |
| Total Yards | 509 | 284 |
| Total Drives | 10 | 10 |
| Yards per Play | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Passing | 265 | 174 |
| Comp/Att | 22/27 | 14/23 |
| Yards per pass | 9.8 | 6.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 | 4-24 |
| Rushing | 244 | 110 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 16 |
| Yards per rush | 5.2 | 6.9 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 5-6 | 1-1 |
| Penalties | 1-5 | 4-26 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 39:46 | 20:14 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 7 | 0 | .533 | 287 | 337 |
| Tampa Bay | 7 | 8 | 0 | .467 | 347 | 377 |
| Atlanta | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 307 | 360 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 10 | 0 | .333 | 255 | 338 |
American Football Conference
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 9 | 6 | 0 | .600 | 365 | 350 |
| Baltimore | 7 | 8 | 0 | .467 | 359 | 348 |
| Cincinnati | 5 | 10 | 0 | .333 | 359 | 458 |
| Cleveland | 3 | 12 | 0 | .200 | 246 | 355 |
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