Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
42
FINAL
73
New Orleans
Saints
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
In a stunning offensive showcase, the New Orleans Saints triumphed over the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 73 to 42 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to bolster their playoff standings, but it was the Saints who left no doubt about their dominance on the field. Tyler Shough delivered a record-breaking performance, throwing for an astonishing 730 yards and an impressive ten touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dismantle the Falcons' secondary. Bryce Lance emerged as a top target, hauling in 317 receiving yards, while Bijan Robinson put up a valiant effort for Atlanta, racking up 244 rushing yards in a losing effort. Defensively, the Saints were led by Barryn Sorrell, who registered four total tackles, helping to contain the Falcons' explosive offense. The turning point in the game came early in the second half when the Saints scored three consecutive touchdowns, stretching their lead and leaving Atlanta playing catch-up for the remainder of the contest. Despite Gervon Dexter Sr.'s standout performance with 2.5 sacks for the Falcons, it was clear that the Saints' offensive firepower was too much to overcome.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Tyler ShoughQB422969%730101141.3
Michael Penix JrQB251560%24720119.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB292448.4464590
Saquon BarkleyHB273.52040
Michael Penix JrQB166.0—060
Kyle Pitts SrTE000.0—000
Oscar DelpTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Bryce LanceWR931735.2784850
Oscar DelpTE716323.3572450
Saquon BarkleyHB311237.3472650
Drake LondonWR510320.6220290
Davante AdamsWR16969.0231690
Zavion ThomasWR55611.2211170
Barion BrownWR14747.050470
Bijan RobinsonHB5387.6350151
Kyle Pitts SrTE4379.321160
Sincere BrownWR4358.811150
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Nick FolkK0060
Cade YorkK111063