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Saints rally past Titans for first four-game streak since 2020

Dec 28, 2025 | 3:37 PM
Tyler Shough

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By Ross Jackson

It wasn’t easy, but the New Orleans Saints are now 6-10 after a 34-26 win over the 3-13 Tennessee Titans in what was a true battle between two rookie quarterbacks, the Saints’ Tyler Shough and the Titans’ Cam Ward.

The Story

This one felt like an early season Saints game in which the second-half performance massively outperformed the first half, but the team still found ways to let the self-inflicted wounds creep up. 

There was an inability to run the ball early, more explosive passing plays surrendered by the defense than in the last three games combined, ill-timed penalties and a fumble on an otherwise incredible catch and run touchdown by wide receiver Dante Pettis.

The difference this time around? An offense that caught its stride late behind rookie quarterback Shough, running back Audric Estime and pass-catchers Juwan Johnson and Chris Olave.

After going into halftime down 20-10, the Saints piled on 24 points in the second half to reach their highest scoring total (34) since Week 11 last year against the Cleveland Browns (35). New Orleans has now won more games this year than last, despite all of the injuries and players the team has been without.

A comeback victory for Shough and head coach Kellen Moore is just the latest entry in the real momentum New Orleans is building heading into 2026.

The Plays

The Stats

  • The 10-point lead the Saints surrendered to the Titans at halftime was the team’s first since Week 1 of last year.
  • Saints defensive end Chase Young set his new career-high in sacks with his eighth of the season. On the same play, he scored his second career touchdown.
  • Estime set a new career-high in rushing yards with 94.
  • Johnson set a new career-high in receiving yards with 95.
  • Shough set a new career high in passing yards with 333. He was 22/27 for 333 passing yards and a pair of touchdown passes.
  • Olave became the second player in Saints history to reel in 100 receptions in a single year. 
  • Veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan now has 9.5 sacks on the season, his most since 2021 when he had 12.5.
  • The Saints complete their first four-game win streak since 2020.

The Injuries

  • Tight end Jack Stoll left the field early with a knee injury. He was checked out in the tent before being helped back to the locker room. He was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game.
  • Cornerback Michael Davis was ruled out with a shoulder injury after a first-half punt coverage rep in which he walked a blocker back into the returner.
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