New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns, and running back Mark Ingram rushed for just 13 times for 142 yards and a touchdown. The Saints punted only three times in the entire game.
Los Angeles opened the game in impressive fashion, quickly driving down the field to take a 7-0 lead. Quarterback Jared Goff began the first possession with a swing pass to running back Todd Gurley that the running back took 31 yards to the Saints’ 44 yard line. Goff then hit wide receiver Kenny Britt on the left side for a a 17-yard gain.