Atlanta
Falcons
3-0
28
FINAL
45
New Orleans
Saints
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the New Orleans Saints topped the Atlanta Falcons 45-28 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams eager to solidify their standing in the competitive NFC South, the Saints showcased their offensive prowess, pulling away in the second half to secure the victory.
Derek Carr led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 230 yards and an impressive four touchdowns, while Alvin Kamara contributed significantly with 104 rushing yards. Wide receiver Chris Olave was a key target, racking up 98 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable option throughout the game. The Saintsβ scoring was relentless, with Carr and his offensive unit finding the end zone repeatedly.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Demario Davis's two interceptions. While the Falcons' Grady Jarrett did his part with two sacks to pressure the quarterback, it was the Saints' ability to create turnovers and capitalize on them that ultimately defined this matchup. The turning point came in the third quarter when Davis snagged his second interception, setting up a quick touchdown that shifted momentum squarely in New Orleans' favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Carr | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 230 | 4 | 0 | 120.9 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 40 | 20 | 50% | 202 | 2 | 3 | 50.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 21 | 104 | 5.0 | 43 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 103 | 9.4 | 57 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 12 | 53 | 4.4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb Huntley | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | β | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jamaal Williams | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Derek Carr | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 22 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Michael Thomas | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Huntley | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | β | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Tre'Quan Smith | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jamaal Williams | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryan Edwards | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Myles Jack | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Abram | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrann Mathieu | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Maye | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete Werner | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeff Okudah | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalen Saunders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Foskey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabari Zuniga | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Gillikin | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 32 |
| Younghoe Koo | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

