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Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints Recap - Saints Win 26-24

The Saints grabbed a Pre-Season Week 1 victory over the Chiefs on Sunday, winning 26-24 at Caesars Superdome.

Even though New Orleans won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -2.0. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 38.5.

Jamaal Williams rushed for 28 yards, while Ellis Merriweather added 24 yards in the win. A.T. Perry and Bryan Edwards added 70 and 37 receiving yards respectively.

Chris Oladokun rushed for 30 yards for Kansas City, while La'Mical Perine added 24 yards. Shane Buechele threw for 155 yards for the Chiefs, while receivers Nikko Remigio and Richie James Jr. had 71 and 44 yards respectively.

New Orleans was outgained by Kansas City 346-332 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-17 by the Saints.

New Orleans led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:14-26:46 split in that important category.

New Orleans heads into a Pre-Season Week 2 battle against the Chargers. Kansas City, meanwhile, will have their next action against Arizona.