Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
21
FINAL
52
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints cruised to a commanding 52-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the competitive NFC South. This decisive win showcased the Saints' offensive firepower and marked a significant step toward their playoff aspirations.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Tyler Shough, who delivered an impressive performance with 294 passing yards and three touchdown throws. Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson also shined, racking up 98 receiving yards and contributing to the Saints' explosive aerial attack. On the ground, the Falcons' Bijan Robinson stood out with 106 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Saints' relentless offense.
Defensively, the Saints made their presence felt with Quincy Riley's interception, which helped shift momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Saints scored consecutive touchdowns, widening the gap to a nearly insurmountable lead. While Jalon Walker's efforts for Atlanta included four tackles and a sack, the Falcons' defense struggled to contain the Saints' high-octane offense throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 22 | 19 | 86% | 294 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 164 | 0 | 4 | 42.4 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 106 | 8.2 | 6 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 24 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nick Chubb | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 24 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 26 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 14 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20 |

