Key Points of Chiefs vs Saints Key Player Stat:
JuJu Smith-Schuster: Achieved his first 100-yard game since 2022 with 130 receiving yards.
Kareem Hunt: Rushed for a total of 102 yards with a touchdown, his first 100 yard gain since 2020.
Patrick Mahomes: Completed 331 yards pass and threw one interception.
Derek Carr (Saints): Completed 165 passing yards with two touchdown passes.
Red-Zone Woes: Chiefs poorly performed in offensive red zone yet converted some important field goals.
Saints Highlights: A 43 yard td pass was caught by Rashid Shaheed along with another one from Foster Moreau.
Key Player Stats for the Chiefs vs Saints
The Kansas City Chiefs have now progressed to 5-0 within the season, and they did so following a 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints, thanks to JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kareem Hunt’s brilliant displays. Smith-Schuster registered his first 100-yard game since 2022 by catching seven passes for 130 yards, while Hunt rushed for 102 yards and scored a vital touchdown.
JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Impact
The Chiefs still held on despite the red zone challenges which saw vital interception thrown to Smith-Schuster and other turnovers. Smith-Schuster made a huge 50-yard reception, which preceded Xavier Worthy’s rushing touchdown that put the game out of reach. Harrison Butker also contributed with three field goals to extend the lead even more
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Key Points at Glance:
| Chiefs Stats | Saints Stats |
|---|---|
| JuJu Smith-Schuster: 130 yards | Derek Carr: 165 yards, 2 TDs |
| Kareem Hunt: 102 yards, 1 TD | Alvin Kamara: 26 rushing yards |
| Patrick Mahomes: 331 yards, 1 INT | Rashid Shaheed: 86 yards, 1 TD |
