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The Kansas City Chiefs secured a comfortable 26-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, improving their record to 5-0. JuJu Smith-Schuster had a standout performance with seven receptions for 130 yards, while the Saints struggled offensively, losing quarterback Derek Carr to an oblique injury in the fourth quarter. The Chiefs showcased their depth with Kareem Hunt stepping up in the absence of Isiah Pacheco, who is recovering from a leg injury.
- Chiefs improve to 5-0 with a solid win over the Saints.
- JuJu Smith-Schuster has his best game of the season.
- Derek Carr's injury adds to the Saints' struggles.
JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR
Breakout
Week 5
7 receptions
10 targets
130 rec yards
0- Had his best game of the season with 7 receptions for 130 yards.
- Filled in well for the injured Rashee Rice.
- Had 82 yards after catch (YAC) but also deflected a pass that led to an interception.
Derek Carr | QB
Injury
Week 5
00
165 pass yards
1 pass TDs
1 interceptions
- Finished 18-of-28 for 165 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception before leaving with an injury.
- Struggled with deep passes, completing only 2 of 9 attempts over 15 yards.
- His injury adds to the Saints' offensive woes.
Kareem Hunt | RB
Pickup
Week 5
27 carries
102 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- Stepped up in the absence of Isiah Pacheco, rushing for 102 yards and 1 touchdown on 27 carries.
- Showing he can be a valuable asset for the Chiefs moving forward.
Jake Haener | QB
Week 5
17 pass yards
00- Entered the game after Carr's injury, finishing 2-of-7 for 17 yards.
- Struggled to make an impact in his first true snaps.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Maintained a strong offensive performance, scoring 26 points.
- Demonstrated depth with effective contributions from both Smith-Schuster and Hunt.
New Orleans Saints
- Fell to 2-3, struggling with injuries and offensive consistency.
- Need to improve their running game to support their passing attack.