Houston Texans @ New Orleans Saints
0-1, 0-1 Away
28
0-1, 0-1 Away
1-0, 1-0 Home
30
1-0, 1-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
414
Total Yards
510
1
Turnovers
1
22
1st Downs
25
8-69
Penalties
7-48
7/13
3rd Down
7/11
1/1
4th Down
0/0
2/2
Red Zone
2/4
29:47
Possession
30:13
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Field Judge:Allen Baynes
Referee:John Hussey
Line Judge:Carl Johnson
Down Judge:Brad Freeman
Side Judge:Jabir Walker
Line Judge:Kevin Codey
Umpire:Alan Eck
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 25 |
| Passing 1st downs | 12 | 19 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 8 | 6 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-13 | 7-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 59 | 65 |
| Total Yards | 414 | 510 |
| Total Drives | 9 | 10 |
| Yards per Play | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Passing | 234 | 362 |
| Comp/Att | 20/30 | 32/43 |
| Yards per pass | 6.5 | 8.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 6-34 | 1-8 |
| Rushing | 180 | 148 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 21 |
| Yards per rush | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-2 | 2-4 |
| Penalties | 8-69 | 7-48 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:47 | 30:13 |
HOU @ NO Videos
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2025 Standings
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 |
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 |
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