Atlanta
Falcons
2-1
28
FINAL
34
New Orleans
Saints
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 34-28. This victory keeps New Orleans in strong contention as they aim for a playoff spot in the competitive 2026 season. The stakes were high, and both teams fought fiercely from start to finish.
Leading the charge for the Saints was quarterback Tyler Shough, who showcased his arm talent with 275 passing yards and three touchdown passes. Garrett Wilson was his go-to target, racking up 106 receiving yards to help propel the New Orleans offense. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson put on a show for the Falcons, rushing for an impressive 174 yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game, particularly with Elijah Ponder's two sacks that disrupted Atlanta's rhythm. Xavier Watts' two interceptions for the Falcons added pressure, but New Orleans’ ability to convert on key third downs ultimately sealed the victory. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Saints' defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 275 | 3 | 3 | 76.9 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 12 | 6 | 50% | 60 | 0 | 1 | 29.8 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 9 | 174 | 19.3 | 8 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 19 | 99 | 5.2 | 29 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 14 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 19 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 7 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 35 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Ponder | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

