Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
23
FINAL
10
New Orleans
Saints
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 12h ago
In a decisive Week 4 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New Orleans Saints 23-10, solidifying their position in the competitive NFC South. The victory not only boosts Atlanta's confidence but also puts them firmly in the playoff conversation early in the season. Leading the charge for the Falcons was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, while Darius Slayton emerged as a reliable target, racking up 107 receiving yards and keeping the chains moving when it mattered most. While the Falcons' offense shined, the Saints struggled to contain them, and the game turned when Penix connected with Slayton for a touchdown in the second quarter, giving Atlanta a lead they would not relinquish. New Orleans' defense, anchored by Pete Werner's nine tackles and Chase Young's 1.5 sacks, fought hard, but they ultimately couldn't stop the Falcons' momentum as the game progressed.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Michael Penix JrQB362569%23820106.0
Tyler ShoughQB321856%1871083.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB12816.8330180
Brian Robinson JrHB7699.9400270
Travis Etienne JrHB17663.94080
Trey SermonHB4102.5—031
Darius SlaytonWR284.0—061
Tyler ShoughQB188.0—080
Michael Penix JrQB341.3—060
Austin HooperTE133.0—030
Devaughn VeleWR000.0—000
DeMario DouglasWR000.0—000
Jahan DotsonWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Darius SlaytonWR810713.4141240
DeMario DouglasWR69215.3331310
Jahan DotsonWR66110.2281200
Christian KirkWR4389.5130130
Juwan JohnsonTE23517.580290
Devaughn VeleWR3268.770130
Chris OlaveWR3237.790111
Kyle Pitts SrTE3144.79060
Zachariah BranchWR11111.0—0110
Noah FantTE294.54070
Bijan RobinsonHB372.310050
Travis Etienne JrHB221.0—010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Daniel CarlsonK11128
Nick FolkK33240